Production Worker - 1st Shift - Puyallup, WA

Novo Building Products; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Building Products in Puyallup, WA is seeking an experienced Production Worker to set up and operate woodworking equipment with a hands-on approach, ensuring product quality and output. You will own the quality and quantity of production during your shift and work days-based hours.

The role requires strong manual skills, familiarity with measuring tools, and the ability to read work orders and specifications. Day shift, competitive hourly pay, and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to use a PC to perform detailed inquiries, update information, print reports, create, and modify items daily (i.e.: Microsoft products, WMS/ERP System).
• Demonstrable working knowledge of arithmetic and geometry.
• Ability to use calipers, height gauges, and tape measures, etc.
• Capacity to communicate efficiently with all levels of employees, management, customers, and vendors both verbally and in written form.
• Capacity to multi-task with speed and accuracy while prioritizing tasks and maintaining organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates equipment including drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, planers, and wood-nailing machines needed to shape, profile, turn or otherwise fabricate products made from wood material.
• Produces and inspects wood stair products using hand tools or automated machinery, such as CNC machines.
• Reads work orders and examines product specifications to determine setup procedures, material to be used, and proper run sequence.
• Verifies characteristics of materials in process using gauges, rulers, calipers, templates, schedules, and work instructions to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Inspects material for defects prior to and after processing.
• Ensures processes are achieving goals for output, downtime, and scrap.
• Accurately reports production activity through system transactions, written documents, and reports.
• Identifies and communicates machine maintenance and/or performance issues.
• Ensures proper guarding and safety devices are functioning and in use.
• Will be responsible to train new hires or new departmental transfers.
• Provides coverage as needed in other areas within or outside of the department.
• May work overtime, alternate shifts and weekends as needed on short notice.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Arithmetic

Calipers

PC skills

Communication

Problem solving

PPE

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

WMS/ERP System

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Puyallup - Puyallup, WA 98371

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Position Summary

The Production Worker will be responsible for efficiently and safely setting up and operating the various pieces of production equipment within the facility. An operator in this position is expected to work in a hands‑on fashion, to take ownership of the quality and quantity of product produced during their shift.

Shift

Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm

Pay

$21-$25/hour

Essential Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts, and operates equipment including drill presses, lathes, shapers, routers, planers, and wood‑nailing machines needed to shape, profile, turn or otherwise fabricate products made from wood material.


• Produces and inspects wood stair products by using hand tools or automated machinery, such as computerized numerical control (CNC) machines.


• Reads work orders and examines product specifications to determine setup procedures, material to be used, and proper run sequence.


• Verifies characteristics of materials in process, using gauges, rulers, calipers, templates, schedules, and work instructions to ensure conformance to specifications.


• Inspects material for defects prior to and after processing.


• Ensures processes are achieving goals for output, downtime, and scrap.


• Accurately reports production activity through system transactions, written documents, and reports.


• Identifies and communicates machine maintenance and / or performance issues.


• Ensures proper guarding and safety devices are functioning and in use.


• Will be responsible to train new hires or new departmental transfers.


• Provides coverage as needed in other areas within or outside of the department.


• May work overtime, alternate shifts and weekends as needed on short notice.


• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (required)

• Must be 18 Years of age or older.


• High school diploma or GED.


• Ability to functionally use a personal computer to perform detailed inquiries, update information, print reports, create, and modify items daily (i.e.: Microsoft products, WMS/ERP System).


• Demonstratable working knowledge of arithmetic and geometry.


• Must be able to demonstrate the use of various measuring devices such as calipers, height gauges, and tape measures, etc.


• Capability to communicate efficiently with all levels of employees, management, customers, and vendors both verbally and in written form.


• Capacity to multi-task with speed and accuracy while prioritizing tasks and ability to maintain excellent organizational skills to effectively troubleshoot and problem-solve.


• Use of proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and company approved tools while remaining aware of hazards and maintaining a safe work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years’ experience in manufacturing setting up and with running woodworking equipment.

Travel Requirements

No travel required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to withstand exposure to seasonal weather elements and wood dust.


• 100%: Stand, handle or feel, squeeze or grasp.


• 80%: Reaching with hands and arms, depth perception.


• 50%: Walk, repetitive motion, operate moving equipment.


• 10%: Working bent at waist, stoop, kneel, crouch, bending or twisting.


• Lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance.


• Lift, push or pull 75-100 lbs. with assistance.


• Must have excellent close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.