Machine Operator - 1st Shift - Big Rapids, MI
Haworth
Big Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Dec 24, 2025
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Job Title: Machine Operator - 1st Shift - Big Rapids, MI
Posting Start Date: 12/23/25
Company Overview
Here at Haworth, our Members enjoy the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting day 1
- 401K with company match
- 4 weeks PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Bonus opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Holiday pay
- Parental leave
- Opportunity for overtime (Paid at time and a half)
Job Overview
As a Machine Operator, you will:
- Operate assigned production machinery in accordance with company standards to complete customer orders.
Required Qualifications
- 8th grade education or higher
- The ability to work in Big Rapids, MI without relocation assistance
- The ability to lift items weighing up to 50lbs with assistance
- Current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior machine operator experience
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Computer experience, including keyboard/mouse skills
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments, such as measuring gauges (calipers and micrometers) and tape measures
Major Responsibilities
- Accesses electronic production system to determine daily schedule.
- Verifies parts received against pick tickets for accurate counts, colors, part numbers, and packaging. Monitors material flow and updates electronic production system accordingly.
- Selects the appropriate machine settings or program according to specifications.
- Sets up and operates machine. Makes minor machine adjustments. May make simple repairs.
- Performs change-overs (adjusts tooling or tolerances, selects programs, etc.).
- Investigates & documents production nonconformance issues.
- May be required to operate a powered industrial truck and/or overhead lift system.
Haworth Values
We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.
Haworth Values
At Haworth, we have a strong set of values that guide our business and help us align with our customers.
We listen to our Customers. We rely on our Members. We honor Integrity. We embrace Continuous Learning. We lead with Design. We create Value. We work to make the World better.
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EEO / ADA Statement
As an EEO employer, Haworth will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, religion, height, weight, other protected group status, or any other basis protected by the laws where we employ people.
Haworth's AAP programs are available for applicant review. Requests can be made to your Recruiter to review during regular business hours.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
If you have questions about any of the above policies, or if you require an ADA accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616)-393-1600.
Req Id: 21310
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