Production Associate; Automation Unloader - 1st Shift

Job Description

Crystal Cabinet Works is seeking an Automation Unloader to join our team in Princeton, MN. Since 1947, Crystal Cabinet Works has been a custom cabinet manufacturer located in central Minnesota. We are recognized for the exceptional value we build into every cabinet. We sell our fine cabinetry through independent kitchen and bath dealers throughout the USA and Canada. Our business is about crafting amazing cabinets with amazing people;

working together to ensure everything fits together perfectly.

1st Shift: Monday through Thursday 5:00 AM – 3:15 PM. Friday & Saturday OT as needed.

Salary Grade D: $20.20 – $24.40 per hour.

The Automation Unloader is responsible for unloading cabinet components from the automation line, inspecting components, and loading them into a cart.

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of nomenclature and product knowledge to facilitate the accurate as well as efficient reading of paperwork.
• Inspects components for accuracy and defects.
• Unloads conveyor belt and transfers components to one of multiple locations depending on product type and next step in the process.
• Prioritizes work by job number, green slip or OCS.
• Creates green slips for parts which must be remade.
• Performs final inspection of cabinet parts per job to verify quality of product produced.
• Brings product issues and material concerns to manager to ensure meeting production needs.
• Ensures optimum machine performance by performing various preventive machine maintenance operations such as cleaning machinery.
• Demonstrates self‑motivation in the timely completion of daily/weekly assignments.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the various wood species and can differentiate between them.
• Ability to push and pull carts that are loaded with or without product.
• Ability to read and understand the computer screen.
• Ability to read labels and assures parts are unloaded properly from the automation line and loaded properly into a cart.
• Makes fundamental mathematical calculations and reads measurement devices, i.e. tape measure, etc.
• Inspects parts to ensure it meets specifications and corrects problems or prepares green slips for rework.
• Prioritizes hot jobs as required.
• Maintains the work area, machinery and tools in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Follows all safety procedures, rules and guidelines as well as notifies manager of any existing or potential safety issues.
• Ability to work well with coworkers.
• Fills in other areas as needed.

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan Options and Dental Plan Options
• Crystal Family Care Clinic for Employees & Their Dependents
• Health Savings (HSA) with Company Contribution and Flexible Health Care (FSA)
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Birthday Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Profit Sharing (discretionary)
• Quarterly Bonus (discretionary)
• Company Provided Life Insurance and Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Cabinet Discounts
• Rewards and Recognition Programs
• Scholarship Program for Dependents of Crystal Cabinet Employees
• Discount Programs Through AT&T Wireless

Crystal Cabinet Works, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer extending equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, veteran’s status, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.