Moulder Assistant - 1st shift at Pennwood Products in East Berlin, PA

Job Duties & Responsibilities: Stack mouldings onto a cart coming out of the moulder. Grade each piece of moulding to the grading specs. Apply wood fill to affected moldings during moulding production and other duties, as required. Operate a hand sander to buff out filler. This job entails repetitive lifting of boards up to 16' long, 1 ¼ to 6" wide and 1 to 1 ¼" thick and could weigh up to 30-40 lbs**.**

Additional duties required during moulding downtime:

• Cleaning out of moulder when not running
• Cleaning of departmental area
• Banding bunks of mouldings
• Assisting with moulder set up when possible

When necessary, may be required to work performing the following functions:

• Stacking in the Rough Mill

• Packaging in the Packing Department

• Operating the Resaw

• Catching moldings in the Sanding Department

• Cleaning of production equipment in other departments

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and when appropriate, participate in modification of SOP to improve productivity and quality of product.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
• Must be able to operate a palm/hand sander

Working Conditions:

• High noise level - must wear hearing protection
• Standing for the entire shift
• Eye protection is also required at all times.
• Fast paced and quality, quantity-driven

Since 1942, Pennwood Products has strived to maintain an innovative pathway for new products as well as continuing to produce high quality hard wood transition items. These items include treads, risers, mouldings and other custom products. Pennwood endeavors to provide a safe and friendly work environment while meeting the current demands of our many customers. Sustainability can be demonstrated by our effective use of the by-products from the sawing, machining and sanding processes as it is transformed into a true "green" heat source in Pennwood Premium Wood Fuel Pellets. State of the art moulding equipment can be found throughout the facility as Pennwood stays on the cutting edge of innovation within the hardwood industry. Whether product is unfinished, stained or painted the quality is always top notch in the flooring industry.

As the products offered by Pennwood grow, so does the need for motivated, forward-thinking and self-driven employees. Employees have access to training from our top production and quality teams and an open-door policy ensures that employees are heard and reassured of the role they play in being part of the Pennwood difference.

Interviews will be ongoing to identify strong candidates for consideration in upcoming positions. If you are interested, please apply, and we will contact you with more details!

At Pennwood, we believe in creating a diverse community that fosters a sense of belonging and innovation. Our Leadership Team is always striving to impress upon all of our employees that each team member and their talents are a valuable part of our Pennwood workforce. You will be inspired by our leaders, encouraged and supported by your teammates, and always motivated to achieve your goals and reach your full professional potential.

Are you interested in a career with Pennwood? Would you like to experience for yourself what being a part of our Pennwood family feels like?

Become a part of "the Difference" with Pennwood Products!

Penn Wood Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The Company makes employment decisions based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.

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