Day Shift Mill Operator

Position Title: Mill Team Member Report To: Mill Supervisor

Department: Mill Location: Monroe, MI

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Backyard Products in Monroe, MI is looking for qualified, hard working, dedicated Machine Operators to join our Mill team.

OurMachine Operators are responsible for set up and full operation of mass production of shed parts, cutting, and drilling of lumber, OSB, plywood and siding. They are also the first line of assurance in quality control – insuring precision holes and cuts, quality parts and efficient, accurate quantities and yields. The Mill Team plays a critical role in our business and producing quality sheds and play structures that provide 100% customer satisfaction. This is a physical position with a lot of time standing which will take most new people a few weeks to get accustomed to the physical demands.

This is a fast paced and energetic environment. You will be running various machines and handling various wooden structures.

Compensation:

• Ability to earn up to $18.00 per hour (Depending on experience, shift, tenure, performance, and attendance)
• The Mill is currently working M – Th, shift starts at 6am – approximately 2:30pm with required seasonal OT (working up to 10 hour days, working Fridays and some Saturdays)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Physical & strenuous labor that requires repetitive movements (standing, bending, squatting, twisting, lifting and reaching)
• Secure and maintain material and supplies to operate machine according to work instructions
• Perform equipment change-overs
• May operate hand tools to complete the production process
• Completes pre-shift / start up equipment inspection
• Continually watches machine to ensure quality
• Operate within standard operation procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
• Complete daily production logs
• Clean and maintain work area
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Ability to read a tape measure and follow specific work instructions
• Working knowledge of mathematical functions
• Basic understanding of computer equipment
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
• Must wear any combination - steel / composite toe boot / shoe (not provided by company)
• Reliability and attendance is crucial for production
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Eligible first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, 401K, life insurances, plus paid time off and holidays.