Production Worker

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Production Worker to join our team at Steller Innovations, LLC. As a Production Worker, you will be responsible for overseeing the implementation, use, and maintenance of operational woodworking equipment in our hardwood flooring manufacturing facility.

• Contribute to a safe working environment by reading and understanding documentation and instructions related to the safe operation and maintenance of various equipment and pass related tests when required
• Coordinate and prepare raw materials for processing
• Start machines or equipment to begin production processes
• Load and unload items from machines and conveyors both in single instances and repetitively
• Operate machinery used in the production process with the assistance of shop assistants
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected
• When qualified, perform spot adjustments and repairs in response to certain unexpected malfunctions
• Notify supervisors when irregularities in machine performance are detected
• Remove products, machine attachments, or waste material from machines
• Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items
• Transfer finished products, raw materials, tools, or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks
• Measure products to ensure conformance to specifications, record and hold responsibility for quality
• Separate products according to size or composition of materials used to produce them.
• Signal coworkers to direct them to move products during the production process.
• Clean production equipment.
• Keep workstations in clean and orderly condition with products stacked neatly and organized
• Count finished products or workpieces to track order progress.
• Actively participate in our collective effort to continually improve what we do and how we do it

• Dependability, reliability, and punctuality for scheduled work hours are essential
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment; must be willing and able to assume personal ownership of process performance
• Ability to learn new tasks and adjust to new job objectives when required to adapt to an always evolving business and production environment
• Experience in or interest in wood products, woodworking, construction, or mechanical equipment operation is beneficial but not required
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, as needed
• Being coachable, learn new skills quickly, and take initiative in the interest of safely meeting and exceeding objectives
• Willingness to participate in periodic formal and informal in-house and professionally provided training courses for safety and skill development
• Background checks may be performed; results must be satisfactory to the company

• Hourly Base Rate: $17+ per hour based on experience, non-exempt (overtime eligible), benefitted
• Training and development opportunities are offered to fuel career advancement and a company culture of caring about each member of our team
• Continued advancement available based on performance and skill development
• Paid Holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Christmas, New Years Day, Thanksgiving
• Paid Personal Time Off: 50 hours per year (no carry-over, amortized in the first year)
• Medical reimbursement stipend health insurance premium or out of pocket expenses
• Access to participate in benefit plans that are designed to offer protections for you and/or your eligible dependents such as dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, 401K (1:1 company match up to 3%)

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position.