What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator position at Missouri Walnut Group?
ABOUT US
Missouri Walnut, LLC is a 25-year-old company located in Neosho, Missouri. With nearly 100 team members at our facility covering 130 acres, we ship hardwood lumber to over 40 countries across the globe. Missouri Walnut is embarking on changing the lumber industry by combining technology and process control to drive safety, quality, and precision manufacturing in order to continue to push the limits on growth and innovation. Here at Missouri Walnut, we strongly believe that creating a culture based on core values of integrity, passion, and trust will allow us to focus on improving each day and pushing the limits on what we can achieve together.
We offer competitive wages as well as an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Health Benefits
- 401K Retirement Planning with Company Match
- Healthcare Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth and Advancement Opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
- SUMMARY
Missouri Walnut Group is seeking a dedicated, passionate Machine Operator to become a valued team member to work within our operations team. This position will work closely with other operation personnel to help drive efficiency and complete the task at hand.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Loading and unloading lumber from the line.
- Tracking lumber counts and inventory
- Responsible for managing the production flow of lumber through the production line.
- Perform routine inspection and routine maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects and major repairs to mechanic.
- Operate small equipment and tools to maintain the equipment.
- Other duties as may be assigned by the company.
SCHEDULE
- Monday-Thursday, 9 hour shifts
- Friday, 4 hour shift
- Overtime as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to read and/or understand basic English in order to comply with safety requirements and supervisor instructions.
- Must have experience in the operation and use of medium and/or heavy equipment.
- Must be able to use equipment and tools to perform basic duties, cutting, measuring of items.
- Must possess the ability to follow instructions.
- Great work ethic.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work will be indoors, but can experience high heat and cold.
- Employee is required to mount and dismount from the equipment on a regular basis in the performance of the job.
- Must follow all personal protective equipment and safety requirements.
- Work is in a dusty and noisy environment.
- Employee will be required to frequently lift/move up 50 – 100 lbs. at a time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is loud
We may conduct an internal and external search simultaneously, to select the most qualified candidate.
MISSOURI WALNUT GROUP is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Missouri Walnut Group is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17