Entry-Level Production Associate – Milling & Press | $18–$20/hr

American Woods | Grand Forks, ND
$18–$20/hour | Weekly Pay
Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–approximately 2:30–3:30 PM

Turn Raw Wood Into Furniture Built to Last

American Woods manufactures high-quality residential wood furniture right here in Grand Forks. Our team builds cabinets, tables, bed frames, dressers, bookshelves, and other furniture from start to finish.

We are currently adding team members in Milling and Press, with our greatest hiring need in Milling.

These are active, hands-on production positions for people who enjoy learning how things are made, working with equipment and tools, and seeing the results of their work at the end of the day.

Previous manufacturing experience is not required—we’ll train you. We are looking for applicants who bring a dependable work history, a willingness to learn, and experience showing up and contributing as part of a team.

Milling – Primary Opening

Milling is where raw wood components begin taking shape. Team members operate production machinery that cuts, shapes, drills, and prepares parts for furniture production.

In this position, you will:

• Load, unload, and move wood components
• Learn to safely operate production machinery and equipment
• Inspect completed parts for quality and accuracy
• Identify defects or inconsistencies before parts move forward
• Keep materials moving through the production process
• Follow established procedures and production requirements
• Learn additional machines as your skills develop
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Milling involves standing throughout the workday, regularly handling wood components, and working at a steady production pace. Mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and comfort working around machinery are helpful.

Press – Builder

Our Press Builders assemble wood components that will eventually become finished pieces of furniture.

In this position, you will:

• Build and assemble furniture components
• Work with hand tools, production equipment, glue, and other materials
• Position and handle wood parts throughout the building process
• Follow established build instructions
• Inspect your work for quality and accuracy
• Keep completed parts moving to the next production stage
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Press is detailed, hands-on work. Successful builders have good dexterity, pay attention to quality, and are comfortable staying physically active throughout the shift.

What You’ll Bring

Furniture or manufacturing experience can be helpful, but it is not required. We have successfully trained people coming from warehouses, construction, landscaping, restaurants, retail, general labor, and many other industries.

We are looking for people who:

• Have a dependable work history
• Arrive reliably and on time
• Are comfortable spending the workday on their feet
• Can regularly move and handle wood parts and materials
• Are willing to learn equipment, tools, and production processes
• Follow instructions and established safety procedures
• Pay attention to quality and details
• Work productively as part of a team
• Take pride in doing their job well

We’ll teach you our manufacturing processes. You bring the reliability, effort, and willingness to learn.

Pay and Schedule

Starting pay is $18–$20 per hour, depending on the position and relevant experience.

Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM start

End times vary with production needs and are currently approximately 2:30–3:30 PM.

There are no rotating shifts. Under our normal production schedule, your evenings and weekends are yours.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Monday–Friday day shift
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical benefits with employer contributions
• 401(k) with company match
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities to learn additional equipment and skills
• Opportunities for advancement and wage growth

If you are dependable, enjoy hands-on work, and want to build practical manufacturing skills while helping create high-quality wood furniture, apply today.

American Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.