Production Operator I

Wilsonart is a company on the move.

An international company built on big ideas. We are made up of exceptional people relentlessly pursuing innovation. We are proud of our company and how we serve our customers. We work hard to deserve the trust of our customers, our peers, and our planet. We are willing to talk openly about the challenges and obstacles we face; we are open to new ideas and collaboration on how to be even better. We are passionate about what we do and where we’re going as a company.

At Wilsonart, we invest to help ensure you remain healthy:

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Company provided short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Daycare Spending Account
• Optional Voluntary Benefits: Vision and Legal
• Gym Membership Discounts and Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Employees and their Dependents
• At Wilsonart, employees receive a very competitive 401(k) matching contribution.

At Wilsonart, we support employees in developing their skills and providing advancement opportunities:

• Promotions and Transfers
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Training and Development
• Educational reimbursement for you and your dependents.

 At Wilsonart, we understand the importance of balance in your life. Therefore, we provide the following paid time off during the first year of hire:

• Holiday Pay
• Vacation Pay
• PTO Pay

Apply now and join our team today!

Position Overview: Production Operator I

Wilsonart, in Orlando, currently has an opening for a Production Operator I. This position bonds all panels on the day’s daily production schedule. They are responsible for the daily cleaning and maintenance of the glue line. They work with both Laminate and Core Staging to report and replace any laminate or core that is damaged during the process. Performs other tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•Receives all material from the manufacturing facilities and vendors

•Checks and places materials in the correct bin

•Checks material against the manifest and reports discrepancies

•Informs supervisor and photographs all defective materials

•Cuts down over-sized laminate and core to fill pending orders

•Reads, interprets, processes, and packs orders

•Assists with other warehouse duties based on business need

•Assists the needs of the customer

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to learn materials inventoried
• Ability to learn packing techniques
• Ability to learn proper material handling techniques
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to drive a lift truck
• Ability to read and understand customer orders
• Ability to learn to operate a panel saw
• Ability to trim excess laminate off of panels on an as needed basis

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate or GED

EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years work history
   
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Performing tasks with team members which includes lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50lbs
• Continuous physical exertion such as walking and standing throughout the day is also required.

ENVIRONMENT

Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.