Production Operator- 1st Shift

Paid Hourly with OT premium after 40 hours!

Benefits include:

+ $1,000 Sign on Bonus

+ 3 weeks paid vacation within the 1st year

+ 9 paid holidays

+ 100% Employee Owned

+ Employee Stock Ownership Program –  Employer funded average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour 

+ 401K Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute 

+ Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability

+ Opportunity for advancement

+ Employee Material Purchase Program 

Wausau Supply Co. distributes building materials from the industry’s leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the Great Lakes to the western Rocky Mountains. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with eighteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities.

The Production Operator is responsible for performing all tasks involved in the production of Wausau Supply Company products, while following standard work methods and practicing safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible.

Duties to include, (but not limited to):

• Operates electronic and mechanical production equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Efficiently loads components into production equipment and unloads finished product.
• Performs inventory functions utilizing computer programs.
• Monitors product quality and takes steps to correct defective material.
• Maintains production pace, while meeting daily production goals.
• Notify management of any mechanical or material issues.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including maintaining a safe and clean work area.
• Assists with training new employees as needed.
• Ability to cross train as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Production Operator Demonstrates:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to determine adequate quality.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow all safety guidelines.

Education / Experience:

• High school diploma

Working Demands / Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds without assistance.
• Work schedule consists of 3-4 days per week, working an anticipated 12-hour daily shift.
• Standing while performing tasks for 12 hours shifts.
• When warranted, after hours availability or an additional shift is required as business demands dictate.

 Reports to:  Shift Supervisor