What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate / Machine Operation position at The Tongue & Groove Store?
The Tongue and Groove Store in Duluth, MN is actively seeking skilled full-time Production Associate. Do you have some industrial experience and an interest in furthering your skills in wood finishing, production, and 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!
No experience required. On the job training.
The Production Staff position starts at $20/hour. We also provide great benefits and perks, including Gold Plan Health Insurance, 1.5x pay for OT, 401k/IRA with company match, paid holidays, PTO that increases with longevity, paid breaks, employee discounts, and no weekend work. This is an introductory role for other positions including dedicated machine operators, spray booth technicians, production line leads, UV line operator, and more. If this sounds like the right manufacturing opportunity in a production environment 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 AT THE TONGUE & GROOVE STORE
As a team member here at The Tongue & Groove Store, you play an important role in adding a whole new dynamic to our wood products. Adhering to company standards, you follow work orders to feed machinery, identify and remove raw material defects, and sand and stain products by hand. While safely operating machinery, you feed in and catch products and (if necessary) pack them with wrap, foam, or banding. You keep accurate documentation of dimensions and quantities. With pride, you complete quality work while meeting deadlines. You enjoy putting the finishing touches on products and are excited to learn new skills and advance your career!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PRODUCTION STAFF
- Education or experience in the world of manufacturing (related schooling or a production background will make transitioning into a new position 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 finish products (stain, dye, lacquer, polyurethane, conversion varnish, waterborne coatings, paint, primer), building materials (plywood, lumber, composites, etc.) and/or manufacturing machines and environments, 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 our team today!
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR PRODUCTION TEAM?
If you feel that you would be perfect as a member of our team 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