Job Title:  Safety Coordinator

Department: Production

Job type: Fulltime, exempt

Reporting To: Plant Manager

Location: Columbia Falls, MT

Travel: Minimal

Summary

Safety Coordinator will inspect and evaluate the environment, equipment, and processes in working areas to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) safety regulations and industry standards. The chief goal is to protect the employees, customers, contractors, and the environment. Manage, plan, implement and oversee the policies and procedures of SmartLam North America’s Safety Program. Educate employees on how to prevent health problems through the use of safety training programs. They also investigate accidents to identify their causes and find ways to prevent them in the future.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Plan and implement OHSA policies and programs.
• Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
• Prepare educational seminars and webinars on a regular basis.
• Review existing policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all the rules and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessment.
• Enforce preventative measures.
• Lead Accident investigations
• Identify process bottlenecks and offer timely solutions.
• Check if all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations regarding PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), inspecting PPE as required and replacing PPE as needed.
• Responsible for new hire safety orientation, and additional training and re-training, as needed, for current employees.
• Prepare and present reports on accidents, violations and determine causes.
• Oversee workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees’ safety by working closely with the Maintenance Manager and his team.
• Trainings employees on Forklift, overhead crane and lock-out, tag-out procedures, fire, and weather safety, making sure all required safety procedures are in place for all new employees, our equipment, building and products, are following OSHA regulations and standards.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, safety, or a related scientific field.
• Five years of related experience.
• OSHA Knowledge required.
• Excellent knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices.
• Working knowledge in producing reports.
• Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety.
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
• Working knowledge of safety management information system
• Certificate in occupational health and safety preferred.
• Emergency First Responder certificate preferred, required once employed.

To be successful as a Safety Coordinator, the individual must be able to meet the physical demands of this position:

• Lifting up to 50lbs
• Repetitive Lifting 30lbs
• Carrying up to 50lbs
• Pushing/Pulling up to 50lbs
• Pinching/Gripping
• Walking up to 8+ hours
• Standing up to 8+ hours
• Reaching away from body
• Reaching overhead

To be successful in this position, the duties and responsibilities must be performed on-site, remote work is not available.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Department: Finance

Type: fulltime, non-exempt

Reporting To: Corporate Controller  

Location: Columbia Falls, Montana

Wage: $18.00 – $26.00 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits
Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance, Disability and Life Insurance, Personal Time Off (two weeks to start, earn up to five weeks), matching 401K, & 9 Paid Holidays.

Summary
The Accounting Assistant position is a new role for our Montana Division. The right candidate for this position will own all aspects of accounts payable, inventory, and processing payroll semi-monthly. Supports to ensure all deadlines are met with the highest degree of accuracy. This position generates a high volume of transactions daily. He/she must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, excellent internal and external customer service. Strong understanding of Financial Statements and accounting principles and adherence to confidentiality.

To be successful in the position, the duties and responsibilities must be performed on-site, remote work is not available.

 Duties and Responsibilities

•  Adhere to confidentiality policy.
• Own the Accounts Payable process: to include, but not limited to verification, coding, data entry, payment approvals, payment, and all documentation for complete detailed tracking.
• Assist with credit card charges, employee expense reports, and statement reconciliations.
• Prepares and prints accounts payable reports; reviews and reconciles periodic reports to maintain current reconciliation status for cash and disbursement accounts.
• Issue, verify, and receive production and project purchase orders.
• Assist with the raw material purchase orders, receiving, inventory adjustments, and month-end reconciliation of cost.
• Responds to all vendor and employee inquiries regarding invoices, expenses, and check requests; resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with upcoming software implementations and other projects assigned.
• Assists with related special projects as required.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Administer payroll according to company pay period schedule. Responsible for the accurate preparation, documentation, distribution, and reconciliation of payroll.
• Checking timesheets for accuracy.
• Ensures payroll issues are escalated and resolved promptly.
• Compile or pull various payroll reports from the HRIS system, and distribute reports accordingly.
• Assist with front desk coverage as needed; answer phones and help direct visitors.
• Performs general clerical duties including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, typing, and mailing.
• Maintains accounting department files and records.
• Assist with special accounting projects as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

 Required Skills & Experience

•  Strong understanding of Financial Statements and Accounting principles.
• Proficient in MS Office Products, NetSuite experience is a plus.
• 10-Key by touch. Ability to learn new software programs.
• Experience in Bookkeeping, a plus.
• Associate degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High level numeracy and reconciliation skills, with demonstrated attention to details and accuracy.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams.
• Experience in the construction or manufacturing industry is a plus.

 COMPETENCIES:

• Interpersonal Skills–Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality- a must; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Ethics–Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality–Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

 Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry less than 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Job Title: CNC Coordinator

Department: Production

Reporting to:  Plant Manager

Position: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Location: Columbia Falls, Montana

Salary:  $30.00 – $34.00/hour

Travel: None

Description:

The CNC Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the operation of multiple CNC machines across both the bean and cross-laminated timber plants. This position is responsible for planning, training, and implementing procedures in the areas of safety, quality, and production. This position works with other departments to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of production schedules, project files, and quality/ traceability reporting. This position is responsible for the maintenance and inventory control of all CNC tooling required to manufacture across all machine centers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains staff by training and development of plant machine center operators and support staff to create effective teams and efficient shift production.
• Communicate with Production Coordinator and Production Manager for status updates and production reports.
• Communicate with the programming department to optimize programming requirements and CNC tooling.
• Maintains high standards for a safe working environment at all times, trains others, and enforces policies.
• Ensures operators have the information, tools, and resources necessary to meet production requirements.
• Creates and implements CNC operational SOPs.
• From time to time can adjust CNC program files and sequencing. May be required to add and/ or adjust geometry for QC samples, extra cuts for waste management, out of square paneling.
• Maintains equipment and tooling operational readiness and monitors machine for maintenance requirements.
• Maintains, inspects, and repairs all tooling for all CNC machine centers.
• Maintains inventories for all CNC tooling knives, and consumable wear items.
• Submits purchase request to maintenance superintendent and plant manager to control inventories for all CNC equipment and tooling.
• Runs calibration of all CNC machine centers and tooling as required by machine center manufacturers requirements.
• Reviews production information and Kanban status in Zoho.
• Manages all Quality control requirements at each of the CNC work centers. May be required to measure cut product against the shop drawings to ensure accuracy of machine center. measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Review program specifications or blueprints to determine and set machine operations and sequencing, finished panel dimensions, or numerical control sequences.
• Removes trimmings and falloff during interruptions as needed to avoid machine damage. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by managers.

 Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong leadership and management skills
• 2+ years of experience with CNC operations.
• Knowledge and competency in Microsoft Office 365 Suite of products.
• Cad software application programming experience desired.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Highly proficient with the use of measuring tools and other basic tools.
• Well organized, creative problem solver, and maintains a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated and capable of operating with minimal supervision.
• A reliable individual with an excellent time and attendance record.

To be successful in this position, the duties and responsibilities must be performed on-site, remote work is not available.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Job Title: Machine Center Operator

Date: April 2024

Department: Production

Job type: Fulltime, non-exempt

Wage:  $21.00 – $25.00 

Day Shift:         M – Th, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Swing Shift:      M- Th, 4:00pm – 2:30AM (plus $1.00 Shift Differential)

Reporting To: Production Supervisor

Location: Columbia Falls, MT

Travel: None

Summary

The Machine Center Operator will be responsible for performing various tasks to set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on assigned machines. The Machine Center Operator will also be responsible for inspecting parts to specifications and making adjustments, or tool changes as necessary to maintain quality specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate a production machine in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure proper equipment startup and operation on multiple pieces of equipment
• Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion
• Operate tools in order to aid in the manufacturing process
• Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position, and secure machinery
• Operate/monitor multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality production and minimal unplanned stops
• Communicate with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high-quality levels with minimal wasted time and materials
• Troubleshoot issues and perform maintenance
• Perform quality control, follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures, and report problems to supervisor
• Comply with all safety and health regulations
• Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in the work area
• Cross-train in other machine centers such as Sort Line, Finger Joint, Press, Finish, and CNC
• Overseeing training of new or Junior Machine Operators

Preferred Skills & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous machine operator experience in a manufacturing facility, or similar relevant experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Proficiency with hand tools
• Must be detail-oriented
• Knowledge of production and plant processes
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Willingness to work in shifts (late or early hours, weekends, and overtime if necessary)
• Well-organized, creative problem solver
• Self-motivated and capable of operating with minimal supervision
• A reliable individual with an excellent time and attendance record

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move unaided up to 60 pounds and exert a force of up to 100 pounds to lift or move objects with the aid of a manual lifting device. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. The employee is regularly exposed to wood dust, moving equipment, vibration, exposed to glue, and material kickback. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Americans with Disabilities

SmartLam North America will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Job Title: Production Team Member

Date: April 2024

Department: Production

Job type: Fulltime, non-exempt

Wage: 18.00 – 20.00 

Day shift: M – Th, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Swing Shift: M- Th, 4:00pm – 2:30AM (plus $1.00 Shift Differential)

Reporting To: Production Manager

Location: Columbia Falls, MT

Travel: None

Summary

The Production Team Member will receive on-the-job training. Working in a team environment within a wood manufacturing setting. Follows guidance, written and verbal instructions from experienced employees and team leader. Will clearly communicates with coworkers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working in a team environment in a wood manufacturing setting
• Follow safe work practices. Employee safety is the most important thing to us!
• Follow all health & safety regulations including wearing appropriate protective equipment.
• May be required to use floor, palm, and belt sanders and other hand and other small hand-held tools as necessary to meet finishing standards.
• May sort lumber
• May be required to use/apply epoxy fillers or glue products as needed
• Maintains a clean and organized work area
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Team Member oriented 
• Interpersonal skills to build relationships and interact with co-workers.
• Able to clearly communicate with coworkers and Team Leader
• Basic math skills.
• Accurately read/use tape measures and other basic small tools.
• Basic computer skills
• Communication: read and write in English
• Able to follow written instructions.
• Using proper ergonomics to perform general physical activities to stack lumber, lift lumber, mounting and dismounting of sorting machine.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Regularly lift and/or move unaided up to 60 pounds and exert force of up to 100 pounds to lift or move objects with the aid of a manual lifting device. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. The employee is regularly exposed to wood dust, moving equipment, vibration, exposed to glue, and material kickback. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate the interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties.

Americans with Disabilities

SmartLam North America will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.