Plywood Press Trainee, WE TRAIN! (Bellingham, WA)

Mt Baker Products is a premier manufacturer of decorative plywood used for cabinetry, furniture and interiors throughout North America. Our company uses veneers like cherry, walnut and oak, to produce high-end panels for the woodworking industry. We currently have immediate entry-level openings for a Plywood Press Trainee to join our team on day shift. PAY RATE: $25.00/hour SCHEDULE: Day Shift: Tuesday-Friday 5:00am to 3:00pm. Potential Overtime, including Saturdays. JOB SUMMARY: The Press Trainee is responsible for loading and unloading the press at a productive pace. At the direction of the Press Operator, the Press Trainee will move loads on conveyers to the pre-press, load them into the hot press, blow panels off with pneumatic air gun, and other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Load press at a productive pace to ensure panels do not dry. • Blow off panels using pneumatic air tools in tandem with another press helper. • Clean press to ensure there is no build-up or residual debris. • Use conveyers to move plywood to pre-press and hot press. • Work closely with Quality Control (QC) team to ensure product meets established standards; report any quality or productivity concerns to QC department. • Work safely at all times, while meeting productivity requirements. • Wear assigned personal protection equipment (PPE). • Work cooperatively and productively in a team environment. • Accept other duties, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS • Must be at least 18 years of age. • No experience is necessary; we will train. Previous experience in work requiring continuous movement/exertion is helpful, such as custodial, landscaping, construction or package delivery. • Ability to follow all work safety standards while meeting productivity requirements; ability to wear PPE, as assigned. • Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. • Ability to take supervisory direction and accept new assignments. • Ability to maintain an organized and clean work area. • Ability to identify safety concerns on equipment and machinery and to appropriately escalate issues to management. • Ability to read and understand mill tickets and perform basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide). WORKING ENVIROMENT The Press Trainee is regularly exposed to loud machinery and pneumatic equipment. The employee is required to work in cold to hot temperatures, which vary with seasons; the environment may be dusty. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to loud. The employee is required to work on a continuously raising and lowering platform; maximum height to approximately ten feet. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The employee will be walking, standing, and engaging in movement throughout the day, and occasionally to frequently required to lift items weighing up to 75 lbs. Due to the large variety of job duties (both routine and non-routine), certain duties may involve a variety of physical activities including bending, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, standing, working in enclosed areas, climbing stairs or ladders (up to 20 feet), and operating heavy machinery. Employee must be able to stand and work on a moving platform. COMPANY BENEFITS: Mt Bake Products offers a full employee benefit package, including paid time off and paid holidays, medical, dental and vision plans, 401k savings program, and life/AD&D insurance. We are a Drug-Free Workplace; all candidates for hire must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test. To apply: Reply to this posting or come in and complete an application during regular business hours (8am to 5pm, Mon-Fri) at our office, located at 2929 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham, WA.