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The Lumber Shack
Production Woodworker
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Production Worker performs a variety of duties in a factory. Operates machinery, manages distribution and provides quality control inspection.
$39,738 / year median in Iowa
+0% projected growth
Job Description
Summary The Lumber Shack is looking for a dependable, hard-working individual to join our production team. Our shop builds heirloom-quality solid wood and live edge tables that are shipped across the country, and we're looking for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, works efficiently, and enjoys working with their hands. This position focuses primarily on building table tops, preparing live edge slabs for sale, and helping keep our shop clean, organized, and running smoothly. Every day is a little different, and we'll train the right person on our equipment and processes. Responsibilities Build solid wood table tops from rough lumber, including board layout, jointing, cutting to size, and glue-ups Process live edge slabs into products ready for sale by trimming, straight-lining, and creating bookmatched sets Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment Assist with other production tasks as needed Work as part of a team to keep projects moving efficiently and on schedule What We're Looking For Excellent attendance and reliability—we depend on everyone showing up on time and ready to work Strong work ethic and ability to stay productive with minimal supervision Attention to detail and pride in producing quality work Comfortable lifting 70-90 lbs on a regular basis Ability to accurately read a tape measure to 1/16" Willingness to learn new skills and operate woodworking equipment Previous woodworking or construction experience is helpful but not required—we'll train the right person