As a Finisher 1 in the Flooring Department at Big Tex Trailers, you will play an essential role in preparing lumber flooring materials for trailer production. Your primary responsibilities include measuring, sawing, cutting, drilling, and preparing lumber components to meet production specifications. This position supports manufacturing operations by ensuring flooring materials are processed accurately, handled safely, and delivered efficiently to meet production schedules.
Job Responsibilities
- Measure, mark, saw, cut, and drill lumber flooring materials according to production specifications and work instructions.
- Operate saws, drills, and other equipment safely and efficiently to prepare flooring components.
- Inspect lumber products for quality, accuracy, and defects before releasing materials for production.
- Organize, stage, and transport flooring materials to designated production areas.
- Perform rework as needed to ensure materials meet Big Tex quality standards.
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and other equipment required for lumber preparation.
- Prepare flooring materials and components for installation in trailer manufacturing.
- Maintain proper identification and organization of flooring materials and inventory.
- Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Keep workstations, equipment, and surrounding work areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
- Communicate material shortages, equipment issues, or quality concerns to department leadership.
- Work collaboratively with team members to achieve daily production goals and deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and reaching.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to wood dust, noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
- Ability to safely operate sawing, cutting, and drilling equipment while wearing required PPE.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous experience in manufacturing, woodworking, lumber processing, construction, or a related field preferred but not required.
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to read and follow work instructions and production specifications.
- Experience operating hand tools, power tools, saws, and drills preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment