Job Description

Job Location: Laminators - Eugene, OR 97402
Salary Range: $25.80 - $26.55 Hourly

Position Summary
The Breakout Operator is responsible for safely removing beams from storage racks, preparing materials for production, and supporting daily yard and warehouse operations. This position requires heavy lifting, operation of overhead cranes and forklifts (training provided), use of power tools, and strict adherence to all safety procedures and PPE requirements. Candidates must be dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to learn equipment operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Read and follow lock-up schedules to identify and retrieve required materials.
- Break out beams from storage racks and prepare them for processing.
- Operate overhead cranes to move beams onto rollers for transport outside the facility.
- Assist with forklift operations to transport and stack materials in designated outdoor storage areas (forklift experience preferred but not required).
- Use power tools, including a 30-pound impact gun, to remove rods and perform related tasks.
- Trim beams as needed to support Quality Control (QC) and production requirements for the following shift.
- Return fill boards to the cold board rack after use.
- Perform setup and cleanup activities before and after production runs.
- Clean sawdust and debris from work areas to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements at all times.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Why Join Our Lamination Team?
At Zip-O-Laminators, we’re proud to bring the same dedication and craftsmanship that built our sawmill legacy into our growing lamination plant. Founded on the principles of sustainability, innovation, and community support, our lamination facility is a reflection of our continued commitment to the future of construction and engineered wood products.
We value integrity, excellence, and collaboration in everything we do. Our mission is to deliver total customer satisfaction by producing high-quality laminated wood products while preserving natural resources and supporting the people who make it all possible—our employees.
If you're looking to be part of a forward-thinking team that values tradition, innovation, and a strong sense of purpose, we’d love for you to grow with us at Zip-O-Laminators.
BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Company Provided Benefits
- Medical Coverage, including Major Medical and Hospitalization
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching
- Competitive salary

Qualifications

Qualifications
- Ability to read and understand production schedules and work instructions.
- Willingness to learn forklift and overhead crane operation (Previous forklift experience is preferred but not required.)
- Experience using power tools is preferred.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds regularly.
- Ability to safely operate and handle a 30-pound impact gun.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing or warehouse environment with exposure to sawdust, noise, and changing temperatures.

Work Environment
- Manufacturing and warehouse setting.
- Exposure to sawdust, moving equipment, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, proper footwear, and other required safety gear.