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Machine Operator

The Tongue & Groove Store
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026

The Tongue and Groove Store in Duluth, MN is actively seeking a skilled full-time Machine Operator. Do you have some industrial experience and an interest in furthering your skills in manufacturing? Do you take pride in quality workmanship? Would you like to work for a company that will be open and fair with you? If so, please keep reading!

This Machine Operator position starts at $20/hour. We also provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid vacation that increases with longevity, weekends off, gold perk medical insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and minimal mandatory overtime. This is an introductory role for other positions including Raimann Rip Saw Operator, Moulder Operator, and more. If this sounds like the right operation opportunity in manufacturing for you, apply today!

 

ABOUT THE TONGUE AND GROOVE STORE

Since 2009, we have been providing quality wood products at wholesale prices. We specialize in manufacturing tongue and groove flooring as well as wall paneling. We also work with custom moldings, trim work, doors, windows, custom finishes, shiplap, and paint. For our products, we select grades of 100% kiln-dried lumber and process them on our site. We use modern manufacturing equipment that allows us to design high-quality profiles and products with minimum waste! Our manufacturing success is dependent on our culture of safety, quality, and excellence in everything we do.

 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MACHINE OPERATOR

As a Machine Operator, you play an important role in developing and manufacturing our wood products. Adhering to company standards, you follow various spreadsheets, work orders, production forms, and other documents. You cut, chop, mould, stack, and sand wood to customer spec. While safely operating machinery, you feed in and catch products in and out of machinery and (if necessary) stack, wrap, and/or band the product for transportation. You keep accurate documentation of dimensions and quantities. With pride, you complete quality work while meeting deadlines. You enjoy producing high quality product and are excited to learn new skills and advance your career!

 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A MACHINE OPERATOR

  • Education or experience in the world of manufacturing (3 years will make transitioning into a new production line much quicker)
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 75 lbs, bending, and twisting
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical conversions and calculations
  • Ability to read a tape measure to the nearest 1/16

Experience with chop saws, orbital sanders, miter saws, mathematics, forklifts/pallet jacks, sanders/planers, etc. would be a plus! Can you balance quantity and quality? Are you reliable and dedicated? Do you have excellent organization skills? Can you manage your time effectively and prioritize tasks accordingly? Are you detail-oriented? If so, please consider applying to this finishing position today!

 

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR FINISHING TEAM?

If you feel that you would be perfect as our Machine Operator and want to join our manufacturing company, apply now using our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We can't wait to hear from you!

Location: 55811

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