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Manufacturing Associate

Parksite, Rochester, New York, United States

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Manufacturing Associate – Parksite • Rochester, NY, US

Job Description Atlantic Plywood is looking for a full‑time Manufacturing Associate to join our team!

The Manufacturing Associate is responsible for operating panel lamination equipment and conducting related warehouse activities. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter and a team player who can pick and sort materials by hand and with a forklift, package materials for shipment, and participate in daily equipment maintenance and care procedures. The objective of the laminating department is to increase efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Other Duties

Pick, count, and sort raw materials for manufacturing

Maintain quality control

Maintain and clean automated press machinery

Maintain a clean and safe working environment to increase efficiency

Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers

Operate and clean manufacturing equipment

Follow quality standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations

Job Requirements

Authorization to work in the U.S.

High school diploma / GED

Previous sit‑down forklift experience

Ability to lift 50–100 lbs.

Good understanding of safety procedures and use of personal protection equipment (PPE)

Good organizational and time‑management skills

Must be able to work unsupervised as well as in a team

Must be able to start early, work late occasionally as needed

Must have a pre‑employment physical, drug test, and background check upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in handling plastic laminate

Automated press machine operation experience

Quality control / inventory experience

Voice‑headset experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Frequent holding and grasping with the hands when loading, unloading, and securing loads

Frequent use of foot/feet

Frequent lifting of 50 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 90 lbs.

Frequent pushing and pulling of truck side‑curtain walls

Frequent use of winch & ratchet strap tie‑downs for load securement

Exposure to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust, gas, and/or fumes

Job Benefits

Morning shift

Weekends off

10+ paid holidays

Accruable PTO

401(k) program

Company‑paid life insurance

Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance

Health, dental, vision, and flexible spending insurance plans

A positive work environment with all team players

Bonus incentives for employee referrals

Stake in the company through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

About Us Since our inception in 1974, Atlantic Plywood Corporation has prided itself on delivering the highest quality and best value to our customers. This philosophy has helped us grow into a regional industry leader, distributing a wide range of quality hardwood plywood and panel products and solutions throughout the Eastern United States. We offer not only products and services you can depend on but also a convenient, cost‑effective partnership that helps our customers’ businesses grow.

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