Production Operator Trainee

About the Role

Responsibilities include making the proper adjustments to ensure product quality and efficient operation. This position is critical in producing a quality product and will be responsible for communicating with other team members to ensure that the product being produced meets all requirements.

Including but not limited to; following all safety and work procedures; clean equipment and/or workstations; perform daily inspections of equipment and complete required forms; and other duties assigned.

Shift Options

• Rotating 12-Hour Shifts:
  • Day: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM or
  • Night: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
  • Schedule: 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (alternating weekly)

• Weekday Shifts:
  • Day: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Mon–Fri)
  • Night: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM (Mon–Fri)

What You'll Do

• Operating equipment to provide a steady flow of wood for the production line process
• Using Computers, HMI, and control panels to operate the equipment to maintain a flow of wood for the production lines
• Checking quality of material coming into and going out of the equipment
• Performing quality checks on lumber being produced
• Adjust the equipment to maintain quality and productivity
• General maintenance of equipment
• Using different measuring devices (Tape Measure, Calipers, and Feeler Gauges) to ensure product is to specifications of work advice
• Reading and understanding of work advices to ensure correct grades of lumber are being produced
• Communicating with line operators, shift leaders, of any production/quality issues that may arise
• Learning and understanding of Binderholz rules for lumber
• Follow safety and work procedures
• Other duties as assigned

✅ What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to safety, efficiency, and organization
• Ability to read and follow verbal/written load plans and instructions
• Must be able to:
  • Lift and maneuver heavy materials (up to 50 lbs)
  • Work outdoors in variable weather

Preferred Qualities

• Must be dependable and show ability to take direction.
• Able to work flexible schedules and long hours.
• Minimal skills required, however, must be able to learn general manufacturing duties.
• Ability to work outdoors at all temperatures, in loud, high-volume environment.
• Perform essential functions of job that includes walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with computer software, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and control panels to operate equipment safely and effectively.

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  ️ Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand/walk for long periods
• Frequent lifting, bending, and handling heavy materials
• Regular outdoor work in heat, cold, wet, or humid environments
• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment

About Binderholz

Binderholz is Europe’s leading manufacturer of solid wood products and innovative mass timber construction solutions. Founded in Austria in 1957, our family-owned company is now expanding across North America, with production sites in Enfield, NC and Live Oak, FL, and a U.S. sales office in Atlanta, GA.

At Binderholz, we value precision, safety, sustainability, and a strong work ethic. We’re building something lasting — and we’re looking for professionals who take pride in what they do.

Learn more about us

What We Offer

• 401(k) with company match
Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Overtime opportunities
• Career growth within an international company

Join Our Team

If you want to work in a well-structured, high-output timber yard — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape the future of timber construction.

Binderholz is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.