Machine Operator 1

 Valley Cabinet

Job Title:  Machine Operator   

Work Location: De Pere Location 

Division/Department: Various Department within Valley Cabinet 

Reports To:  Department Supervisor 

Full-time

Nonexempt

Level: 4

 Position Summary: 
The Machine Operator is responsible for operating their assigned machinery. They ensure their machine runs smoothly, works at capacity without issue and is appropriately maintained.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily operation of wood working machine.
• Cross train on other machines.
• Set up and operate the machine in accordance to established procedures and guidelines.
• Read and interpret production paperwork to select and sort parts.
• Manually load and unload parts to and from machine.
• Coordinate and organize and complete daily work following the schedule.
• Perform minor routine machine maintenance.
• Move carts of finished product to next production destination and retrieve empty carts.
• Housekeeping; sweep and pick up debris over, around, and under machine area.
• Follow all safety rules and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Participate and contribute to a “Team” environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• No required education or job experience.
• Ability to learn and retain on the job training.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read measurement tools such as a tape measure.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions in English.
• Ability to meet quality standards - strong attention to detail and quality. 
• Ability to consistently meet/exceed production quotas.

 Physical Requirements: 

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position including, but not be limited to the following:

• Sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Moving, bending, standing, kneeling, lifting and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Pushing/pulling, grasping/squeezing, pinching, fine motor dexterity.
• Exposure to high noise levels and requires wearing hearing protection in designated areas.
• Exposure to plant environment to include moving parts, fumes, dust. Safety glasses to be worn at all times.
• Endure heat and cold conditions in the plant.