Machine Operator

Regular Schedule: Monday – Thursday or Tuesday - Friday: 6AM to 4:30PM

Madison Wood’s production departments play a key role in processing lumber for customer use. This entry-level Operator position works in a fast-paced industrial environment and is responsible for operating stationary machinery and the grading of lumber.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operating stationary machinery

• Lift, carry, position, and stack treated and untreated lumber

• Manually stage lumber and pull individual pieces from full units for special orders

• Grade lumber for quality, specifications, and compliance

• Band lumber units to ensure safe handling and transport

• Apply end tags using pneumatic tools

• Apply moisture barrier wrapping to lumber units

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the production and work areas

• Train and assist other employees in safe and proper equipment operation

• Perform additional production-related duties as assigned

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week)

• Ability to work overtime, extended hours, weekends, or alternate shifts as business needs require

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions

• Ability to stand and walk on hard surfaces continuously for 8–10 hours per shift

• Ability to navigate stairs, inclines, and uneven surfaces

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with and without assistance, on a frequent basis

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including lifting/overhead lifting, reaching, bending, gripping, and material handling throughout the shift

• Ability to safely operate power tools and heavy machinery

• Ability to work around loud noise levels for extended periods of time

• Ability to work in environments with dust, vibration, and treated lumber chemicals

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety

• Ability to safely operate power tools and heavy machinery

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Ability to train and assist other employees

Safety & Compliance Requirements

• Must successfully complete all required safety training and maintain applicable equipment certifications

• Must be able to safely perform all essential job functions without posing a direct threat to self or others

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance,

• Dental Insurance

• 401-K with matching

• Employer paid Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Vacation and Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

We love to see:

• Stable job history

• Positive attitude

• Consistent Attendance

Hiring Process:

1. If your job requirements meet our needs, we will contact you to set up an initial interview.

2. From there you may be asked to complete a secondary interview that consists of job shadowing for a minimum of two hours along with meeting your potential direct supervisor.

3. Job offers are contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties may change based on business needs.

Madison Wood Preservers, Inc.

Jared Ross, HR

216 Oak Park Road
Madison VA 22727

P: 540-738-3004

F:540-738-3005

www.madwood.com

Equal Opportunity Employer