Machine Operator 2 – 1st Shift – Wood Plant – Big Rapids, MI

Company Overview

We Look Forward to Meeting You!

We know finding the right job that fits your life is important. If you’re looking for a manufacturing role in a company that offers a diverse and inclusive work environment, stability, competitive wages, and growth opportunities, then Haworth is the place for you! Regardless of your skill level or background, we believe everyone can contribute to our company’s success. We value our members and invest in their development and well-being to help them succeed.

In business for more than 70 years, Haworth is a family-owned, global leader in office furniture and architectural interiors. In addition to our heritage of innovative design and quality products, we are proud of our members who have contributed to our company’s success and stability.

You’re looking for a good job, and we’re looking for good people. Let’s meet!

Why Haworth? Find out here!

Here at Haworth, our Members enjoy the following benefits from their first day of employment:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401K with company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off Accrual by pay period
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Opportunity for overtime (Paid at time and a half)

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Machine Operator 2 to join our team in Big Rapids.

Operates assigned production machinery in accordance with company standards to complete customer orders.

Essential Functions

• Accesses electronic production system to determine daily schedule.
• Verifies parts received against pick tickets for accurate counts, colors, part numbers, and packaging. Monitors material flow and updates electronic production system accordingly.
• Selects the appropriate machine settings or program according to specifications.
• Sets up and operates machine. Makes minor machine adjustments. May make simple repairs.
• Performs change-overs (adjusts tooling or tolerances, selects programs, etc.).
• Investigates & documents production nonconformance issues.
• May be required to operate a powered industrial truck and/or overhead lift system.
• Rotates through department work centers based on business need.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Do you meet these qualifications?

education

• 8th grade

WORK REQUIREMENTS & experience

• Two years manufacturing experience OR one year Haworth manufacturing experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck certification.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Large machinery and equipment used in work areas. Possibility of cuts, scrapes or bruises.
• Moderate exposure to dust, noise, solvent, heat, paint, and lubricants. May also be exposed to glue, solvent, heat, paint, fiberglass, and denatured alcohol.
• Constant mental and visual alertness required to avoid potential serious injury to self and others in all work groups.
• Eye protection required; hearing protection may be required.
• Moves and may lift materials and/or products weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally more (assistance given with heavier objects).
• Walks, bends, twists, turns, reaches and lifts while performing functions of position.
• Standing required for extended periods.
• Work requires regular repetitive arm and hand movement.
• May be required to climb stairs and ladders.

Ideally, you have also demonstrated the following:

• Ability to utilize appropriate electronic production system and maintenance management system to complete job duties, along with the respective technology tools, e.g. personal computer (PC), tablet, keyboard, mouse, RF gun.

**Please be aware that applicants will only be considered for the shift they have selected as their available working hours.**