Artistree Production Operator - Forklift

Production Operator

The Production Operator utilizes a variety of equipment and machines to produce high quality custom framing products for our customers, while following safety rules, meeting productivity standards and achieving attendance requirements.

Major Activities

• Operates Saw, Router, Joiner and/or Mat Cutter according to procedures
• Cross-trains on all machines to be fully versatile in all aspects of machine operations
• Cuts, fits, assembles, packages, and ships frame/mat fillet orders
• Cross-trains and at times, works in Picking and Fillet
• Enters order information in computer system
• Cleans equipment as required to ensure safety and accuracy
• Performs required maintenance; replaces worn parts (blades, bits, etc.) as appropriate and required

Product Quality

• Calibrates equipment as appropriate to produce high quality materials
• Meets or exceeds quality standards set by management
• Alerts management of machine issues that may affect quality
• Performs inspection of work completed for visible defects or quality issues
• Completes re-cuts or re-work immediately

Safety & Organization

• Maintains a clean work area for safe and efficient operation
• Inspects equipment to ensure safe operations
• Follows all safety requirements for machine operations
• Wears appropriate safety equipment at all times

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent experience

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

• 1 year experience in manufacturing or equipment maintenance

Other

• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Verbal and numerical intelligence
• Accurately read a tape measure and ruler
• Accurately read and match number sequences
• Differentiate between quality cuts, join, and color

Physical Requirements

• Constantly stand and frequently walk, and constantly use foot controls
• Frequently bend from waist and twist
• Constantly lift up to 30lbs/13.6kgs and occasionally lift up to 50lbs/23.6kgs from floor to overhead
• Occasionally reach horizontally and overhead
• Constantly push/pull total body from floor to overhead and constantly reach horizontally
• Feel with the touch of the fingers
• Constantly grasp, carry, and push with both hands
• Constantly move arms, hands and fingers to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Review physical requirements matrix for all requirements

Work Environment

• High noise levels and moving machinery
• Work environment is not climate-controlled and subject to dust and high/low temperatures

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).