1ST SHIFT MATERIAL HANDLER

TITLE:                      Machine Operator

STATUS:                   Hourly

LOCATION:             Toccoa

DEPARTMENT:      Production

REPORTS TO:         Production Supervisor 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Requirements: 

• Ability to productively learn and operate each machine within the line, produce quality products and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

• Must have a willingness to perform as a team member, rotate saw positions and the ability to work hours as needed.
• Must be able to learn Factory Floor System, operate computer software relative to machine.

•     Machine operators may be used in any areas of the plant.

• Good housekeeping and cleaning are required

• Train new or back-up operators as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor or other member of the plant leadership team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

            Education, Experience and Skills

• a high school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED) is preferred.
• Required to read and write.
• 1-3 years manufacturing experienced preferred..
• good written and oral communication skills.
• Computer knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common business documents such as packing lists, manifests, bills of lading, pallet tickets, or job orders.  Ability to listen and communicate effectively with co-workers and customers/clients in an effort to respond to common inquires or complaints.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to such tasks as inventory control, material ordering, and job order verification.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an assorted number of tasks or instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, hear, crouch, use stairs to access work area, stand, bend, reach and feel with hands and arms and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently to required to lift up to 50 pounds and push 100 to 200 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor and outdoor manufacturing environment.  The noise level is usually moderate to high and requires the use of hearing protection.   Safety protection, glasses, hearing, and gloves are required. Overtime required per overtime policy as production demands.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender; and it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local discrimination laws. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the ability to engage in the essential functions involved in the position for which application has been made either with or without reasonable accommodations.