PALLET SERVICE CORPORATION 1st Shift Machine Operator - Maple Grove, MN Salary in the United States

POSITION:  Machine Operator - Champion Operator

COMPANY: Pallet Service Corporation

LOCATION: Maple Grove, MN

REPORTING: Production Manager

RELATIONSHIP: Production staff members and production supervisors

Our History: For nearly 50 years, Pallet Service Corporation (PSC) has been a full service, family owed industrial wood products supplier. We specialize in new, recycle and re-manufactured pallets along with custom crating and lumber. With manufacturing plants located in Maple Grove and Little Canada, Minnesota and Knapp, Wisconsin, we can tailor complete pallet/wood packaging solutions to meet local, regional, national and international needs.

Core Values:

Balanced – We define success as a healthy mix of Faith, Family & Work.

Innovative – We continuously seek improvement.

Respectful – We treat others how we want to be treated.

Committed – We earn trust by striving to deliver on promises made.

Humble – We care more about “what is right” than “who is right”.

Position Summary/Objective

The Machine Operator will perform routine, non-complex assembly tasks in a Pallet manufacturing environment. They will receive raw materials, assemble parts and package finished products. They may also code or label pallets for tracking and inventory purposes.

Job Duties Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance

• Evaluates quality of a pallet and lumber making sure it is shippable; takes corrective action as required.
• Inspects and test pallets and lumber as necessary, during or after assembly, according to established guidelines and quality standards.
• Pull damaged or faulty items from the production line.
• Check finished product for problems or faults and isolate any damaged or inconsistent item.
• Follow established work procedures and perform work assignments as required to meet all quality and production goals.

Pallet Assembly and Repair

• Builds pallets using automatic nailing machines and hand nail guns.
• Repair used pallets by using a pneumatic nail gun to repair or assemble pallets.
• In a repair department places pallet on repair table, removes defective boards, replaces new boards, and nails replaced boards into place.
• In an assembly department takes stock boards and nails together based on type of pallet desired.
• In accordance with work orders, job directions and dimensional drawings, retrieves components and/or supplies from a designated area and sets up the work area. 
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies.
• Keeps equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.

• Set up and adjust machine according to product specifications, utilizing knowledge of machine operation. 

Accurate Production Reporting

• Ensure proper labeling of finished items and ensure that they are packaged properly.
• Accurately completes appropriate documentation.
• Completes required job control, inventory, and related reports. 

Safety

• Responsible for reporting any injuries that take place in the workplace to a supervisor IMMEDIATELY.
• Complies with all PCS and OSHA mandated safety and health guidelines.
• Maintains compliance with all policies and procedures pertaining to safe and clean work environment using all control points, equipment, and resources.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• At least one-year related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read simple manufacturing drawings.
• Ability to demonstrate basic mathematical skills to include fractions and decimals.
• Working knowledge of tape measures.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift 50 pounds.

Competencies:

Deliver Results: Hold self-accountable, acting with urgency and resilience to deliver on commitments, attention to detail, problem-solving and customer service orientation.

Goal Orientated: High level ambition and positive attitude about long term prospects for successfully addressing new and demanding challenges.

Drive Operational Excellence: Collaborate with team and share knowledge and ideas with a real drive to get things done faster, honest and high level of integrity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice