Production Operator (Athol)

Athol, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Production Operator is responsible for operating machinery and equipment in their department to process logs into lumber and other wood products. This role requires attention to safety efficiency and quality control while performing various tasks and maintaining equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules regulations and JSAs.
Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
Learn the safe and efficient operation of each machine assigned.
Understand and actively apply yourself in the operator work-up program to advance through training and experience.
Serve as a relief operator for a wide variety of functions machinery and workstations.
Keep work area clean and organized and clean all additional areas as assigned.
Maintain acceptable production levels.
Duties vary by location.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to work various shifts days and overtime as needed.
Capable of following instructions and communicating effectively with supervisors and colleagues.
Must possess attention to detail and a commitment to quality control.
Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test post-offer pre-employment physical and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in manufacturing or mill environment.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid drivers license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Production

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift reach with hands and arms stoop squat bend at the waist kneel walk varying distance and climb stairs.

Bend at waist frequent
Twist upper body frequent
Stoop occasional
Lift above waist height frequent depending on machine center
Lift over 50 lbs. frequent depending on machine center
Repetitive use of hands constant
Stand/walk constant
Sit occasional
Vision near and far correctable; depth perception
Hearing preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery mobile equipment emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements loud conditions airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information family medical history or any other status protected by law.