Production Team Member - 2nd Shift

Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products is seeking reliable individuals for a night-shift manufacturing operator role. The position involves operating diverse manufacturing equipment, handling materials, and conducting quality checks in a dynamic plant environment.

Candidates should be able to rotate through duties, follow detailed instructions, and maintain safety with PPE. High school diploma or better preferred; strong attendance and safety performance are valued.

Qualifications

• Must follow written and verbal instructions with precision.
• Proficient reading of tape measures.
• Safety-focused and PPE-compliant in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to rotate through multiple manufacturing duties.
• Demonstrated safety performance and good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of manufacturing equipment.
• Move and organize materials safely.
• Perform quality checks to ensure product standards.
• Grade materials to meet quality requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Support production with other manufacturing tasks as needed.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Ability to read tape measure

Basic computer literacy

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or better

Job description

Columbia Forest Products, North America's largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products, is searching for talented individuals to join our team! If these core values interest you: Customer Service Above all Else, Share the Success, Absolute Integrity and We Are Family, to be part of our employee-owned organization with exceptional benefits.

This position entails working Monday through Thursday from 3:30pm - 2:00am. We are seeking dedicated and adaptable individuals to join our team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Successful candidates must be willing to rotate through various job duties and embrace new challenges. These duties may include:

• Machine Operation: Running a variety of manufacturing equipment.
• Material Handling: Safely moving and organizing materials.
• Quality Checks: Ensuring product excellence and compliance.
• Grading Material: Assessing materials to meet quality standards.
• Facility Clean-up: Maintaining a safe and organized workspace.
• Other Manufacturing Activities as assigned to support production.

What We're Looking For:

• Ability to follow written and verbal job instructions with precision.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to provide constructive feedback to improve operations.
• Commitment to safety by using personal protective equipment (PPE) in an environment that includes:
  • Moving machinery
  • Fast-paced forklift traffic
  • Machine noise
  • Seasonal temperature changes

Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Can rotate and cross train job duties

Some Knowledge

Can add, subtract, mulitp

Intermediate

Quality Focused

Intermediate

Follows Detailed Instructions

Advanced

Problem Solving Skills

Some Knowledge

Ability to read a tape measure

Some Knowledge

Preferred

Basic computer literacy

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Demonstrated safety performance

History of great attendance

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