Operations & Production career pathway

Our Production Operators work Monday – Friday, 8 hour set shifts (6a-2p, 2p-10p, 10p-6a) – you don't rotate. We are looking for candidates with flexibility that can work all 3 shifts; as 1st shift is not promised. We work indoors or outdoors in all weather conditions in a noisy industrial environment.

Responsible for managing the receipt, storage, and flow of wood chips used in the production process. Ensures that raw materials are properly unloaded, stored, and fed into the refining system while maintaining equipment functionality and adhering to safety and environmental regulations. Plays a critical role in keeping the production process supplied with consistent, high-quality raw materials to maintain efficient and continuous operations.

Responsible for handling and transporting master panels from the press to the whip area and ensuring a steady supply of panels to the sander. Requires operating a large-capacity (280) forklift to efficiently move and stage panels while maintaining workflow and minimizing production bottlenecks. Plays a key role in ensuring smooth transitions between pressing, storage, and sanding processes while prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Supports the press operation by ensuring a steady and consistent flow of fiber mats into the press while maintaining equipment functionality and addressing operational challenges. Monitors material handling systems, troubleshoots mechanical issues, assist with start-up and shutdown procedures, and working closely with press operator to optimize production efficiency. Plays a key role in ensuring smooth operations by maintaining mat formation, trimming, and handling systems before pressing.

Responsible for overseeing material flow and mechanical operation of the refining system. Ensures that raw wood chips are properly processed and fed into the refining system while maintaining equipment functionality, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and supporting maintenance activities. Plays a crucial role in ensuring the continuous operation of the refining process by managing material handling systems, conducting equipment inspections, and addressing operational challenges.

Responsible for operating and maintaining saw system to accurately cut panels to the required dimensions while ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety. This role involves monitoring cutting precision, adjusting saw settings, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and coordinating with other departments to maintain smooth production flow. Plays a critical role in ensuring that finished panels meet customer specs and production standards while minimizing waste.

Responsible for operating and maintaining the sanding system to ensure panels meet required thickness, surface quality, and smoothness specs. Role involves monitoring sanding belt performance, adjusting process parameters, and troubleshooting equipment issues to maintain efficiency and minimize waste. Plays a key role in ensuring the final product meets customer and production standards while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

Responsible for operating and monitoring the press system to ensure the production of high-quality panels that meet required specs. Role involves controlling process variables such as temperature, pressure, and resin application while coordinating with other departments to maintain smooth production flow. Plays a key role in ensuring efficiency, product consistency, and adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

Responsible for monitoring and controlling the refining process within the plant. This role ensures that raw wood fibers are properly processed for production. The operator will oversee equipment operations, adjust process parameters, and coordinate with other departments to maintain optimal production efficiency and product quality while adhering to safety and environmental regulations.

Responsible for coordinating daily operations within their designated department, acting as the primary connection between operators and supervisors. This role ensures production goals, safety standards, and quality requirements are met while fostering teamwork and supporting continuous improvement. Provides guidance to team members, troubleshoots operational issues, and drives effective communication across shifts.

Responsible for leading and managing daily shift operations. They ensure that production targets, quality standards, and safety protocols are met while fostering a strong team environment. Requires hands-on leadership, problem-solving, collaboration with other departments, and development of their teams to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.

Responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their assigned department, ensuring production efficiency, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This role provides leadership to supervisors and operators, working closely with maintenance, quality, and engineers to optimize processes and drive performance. They play a critical role in ensuring that plant goals align with overall business objectives while fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.