Machine Operator - Production Associate - Oakwood Veneer Company

Don't just take a job, take a career opportunity with on the job training and career advancement opportunities. This is the best opportunity in the area offering competitive weekly pay, nights and weekends off! Join a top local manufacturer where you will learn in-demand skills where you will be producing high-quality veneer used in everything from hi-end boats to luxury homes.

Oakwood Veneer is seeking the addition of an Production Associates to join our Troy, Michigan team.

Previous Manufacturing or similar food service experience a plus. If you have a GED or High school diploma, the ability to lift 30 lbs. safely, and desire a career that is very rewarding, this is a job opportunity you should explore! Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen.

Must have a reliable source of transportation. Attendance is a high priority!

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Job Benefits

• Why you should join the Oakwood Veneer team:

  • Great Pay: Effective Hourly Rate of $16.75. Base rate of $15.75/hour, plus $40 weekly attendance bonus for working full 40 hours on the clock.
  • Amazing Hours: Stable and consistent day shift with great hours of 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (7am shift start times are available). 7am shift times are possible depending on availability.
  • No Nights or Weekends Required!
  • Double-time Sunday 4-5 hour Morning Shifts available!
  • Great Benefits Package: Healthcare, dental, vision insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, 7 paid holidays, vaccines optional, and many more!
  • Excellent Advancement Opportunities: You will be provided with on-the-job training that will help you learn how to operate different machines and more complex projects. You will earn more as you learn these skills.
  • Clean and Organized Facility: This is a clean, well laid out 24,000 sq. ft. production facility where you will not be dealing with grease and oil.

About the Position

Are you a team-oriented individual who enjoys working in a collaborative environment? Are you a good communicator as well as quality driven and attentive to details? Then we have the ideal position in a well-established, industry leading organization for you!

This position encompasses a variety of roles and requires you to be a process driven, detail-oriented, and the ability to produce results. If you have a passion for organization, experience in a wood shop or machine shop and the ability to learn a variety of Machines and wood species this job is for you! This job position is a full time 40 hours a week plus minimal overtime as required. 8 hour shift start time at 9am - Monday through Friday. The factory is located in Troy, Michigan. Close to I-75 & between 15 and 16 mile road.

• Job Qualifications

  • Ability to safely lift 30lbs
  • Ability to remain mostly stationary with repetitive motions
  • Strong oral communication skills
  • Relevant Machine shop or wood shop experience or ability to learn on job
  • Adaptability
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Ability to lean many different machines safely and competently
  • Ability to learn hundreds of different wood species and grades

About Oakwood Veneer
Oakwood Veneer Company is an established manufacturer and distributor in Troy, Michigan. We're a small team under 50 where everyone's voice is heard, we value teamwork, and we are like a family here.

We make veneer panels and also do a lot of custom work. Anything you see that has wood on it, -from kitchens to bathrooms, from homes to yachts, from cars to cell phones - we can make the veneer for it. Woodworkers shop with us because they know that they are working with wood veneer experts. We pride ourselves on our quality product, extensive in-stock wood species, and remarkable customer service. We are rated 4.8 out of 5.0 in customer service by an independent polling service. Our goal is to treat our employees as well as we treat our customers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.