This is an entry-level factory position with a high potential to move into a machine operator position, depending on your skills and motivation. 

Experience is not necessary - we will train on the job.  We expect new openings as Machine Operators in the near future due to retirements.

Hours are usually Monday – Thursday 5AM – 3:30PM with some overtime as needed by scheduling and demand. 

We do work overtime as needed by scheduling and demand and your schedule may vary beyond Monday – Thursday. 

We are a Drug-Free facility and we drug test at hire, random testing and for cause (this includes recreational and medical marijuana use).

High School Diploma or GED.

Springs is a wood production facility in Grayling, Michigan.  We produce components for wooden window blinds and shutters.  

The operation involves the wood drying process, milling (planer, ripsaw, defecting, moulding, sanding, &c.) shipping & receiving large volumes of wood.  

Mechanical ability is preferred and we train on the job.

Benefits:

Two Health Plans = Blue Cross Blue Shield

Delta Dental

Delta Optical

Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Prescription Drug Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts

Company Paid Life Insurance & AD&D

Short/Long Term Disability

Match 5% on your 401K with immediate vesting.

Two Weeks Paid Vacation at hire (Prorated on date of hire)

11 Paid Holidays

Bonus Time

2 shifts – 5:00AM – 3:30PM & 3:30PM – 2:00AM

2^nd Shift Premium Pay

Referral Bonus

Merit Raises/Yearly Raises

College Tuition Reimbursement (75%)

Employee Assistance Plan

Opportunity For advancement

This is an entry-level factory position with the potential to move into a machine operator position, depending on your skills and motivation. 

Experience is not necessary - we will train on the job.  

Hours are usually Monday – Thursday 5AM – 3:30PM with some overtime as needed by scheduling and demand. 

We do work overtime as needed by scheduling and demand and your schedule may vary beyond Monday – Thursday. 

We are a Drug-Free facility and we drug test at hire, random testing and for cause (this includes recreational and medical marijuana use).

High School Diploma or GED.

Education and Experience:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Apply basic math skills including multiplication, division, subtraction, addition, and fractions.

* Understand and effectively use the standard American ruler.

* Effectively communicate with co-workers and internal customers.

* Read, analyze, and interpret work orders.

* Must be willing to be crossed-trained. 

* Must be able to learn and follow all safety rules and procedures.

Skills and Abilities:

* Follow set safety procedures

* Team player

* Set priorities

* Be flexible in job assignments - Be able to work in different areas of the facility based on need and ability.

* Average Hand/eye coordination

* Basic computer skills are a plus

* Ability to meet job quality & productivity expectations

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Able to stand for long periods of time while lifting, sorting, handling product with both hands

* Able to visually inspect product for defects

Ensures quality by:

* Must be able to learn project plan and project schedule methods

* Clearly defining and utilizing processes in daily work

* Understanding the Springs team structure, roles and responsibilities

* Integrating process methodology into daily work; MPI, QAT, 5S, 6D, Q@S, &c.

* Looking for innovative ways to streamline work processes across the division and involves stakeholders

* Identifying gaps in process

* Communicating best practices with others

* Using department and company scorecard and other metrics

* Measuring own work to plan and reports out at a micro and macro level