Hot Press Operator - 1st Shift at ICW Group

Zeeland, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hot Press Operation, Cold Press Operation, Veneer Quality Monitoring, Glue Spreader Setup, Shipping Coordination, Safety Practices, Material Staging, Hi-Lo Operation

Industry

Description

Description Pay Scale: $17 - $21/hour Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, sick time and PTO after 90 days! Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Summary: Responsible for hot-pressing and cold-pressing veneer and laminate panels Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Operate both the hot press and cold press in an efficient and cost effective manner - being particularly attentive to loading and handling safety while operating the press Strive towards methods that make the press more efficient Both lead and not lead work together to complement each other Continually monitor veneer face quality, core quality, and exacting placement of veneer on core, glue spread, and evidence of loose veneer on all panels In conjunction with Shipping and Receiving, accurately correlate orders with actual panels to ensure correct shipments Prepare finished panels for shipment or delivery- including neatly stacking on skids, setting aside for customer pick-up, or stacking on shop trucks for further processing Set-up glue spreader and completely clean at end of shift Ensure that all components match work orders Ensure that completed orders have correct quantities. Run Jobs to ensure the part or consistent and correct. Maintain a safe and clean work area. Fill-in as needed or directed in other departments Locate and look ahead at next jobs to maintain good flow for press Assist Shipping & Receiving in staging materials and labeling skids Ensure that skids are neatly stacked with top panels turned over Operate/Drive a Hi-Lo Requirements Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Responsibilities

The Hot Press Operator is responsible for efficiently operating hot and cold presses to produce veneer and laminate panels. This includes monitoring quality, preparing panels for shipment, and maintaining a safe work environment.