Tally

Job Summary

The Tally position is responsible for providing direction and communication to stackers regarding daily priorities. This role involves communicating labor needs to the Production Supervisor, accurately tagging products into inventory, and managing the activation/deactivation of sizes based on the current cut bill. The Tally plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient production flow and accurate inventory management within the Woodgrain Millwork division.

About Woodgrain

Woodgrain is a global leader in millwork operations with a rich history spanning 70 years. As a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, and a premier distributor of specialty building products, Woodgrain operates numerous manufacturing and warehouse facilities across the United States and Chile. Headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho, the company remains family-owned and operated since its founding in 1954, emphasizing quality craftsmanship and service.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide an error report to the supervisor at the conclusion of each shift.
• Conduct a thorough walkthrough at the beginning of every shift to verify that product is correctly turned on.
• Print the visual of the cut bill to identify all items that are ready for planning.
• Assess open slots/gates, activating the necessary cut stock for each gate and ensuring all sizes are accounted for according to the cutting bill visual. Escalate any stock shortages to the supervisor.
• Tag and label units with inventory tags, assist in banding units, and prepare them for Material Handler pickup within 10-15 minutes.
• Coordinate the return of units within the 7NC system.
• Tag and label boxes from the core sort, back rip, and Opti 2 line, ensuring correct information is displayed on front-facing tags and placards.
• Monitor orders nearing completion, count remaining pieces, verify units, and update the visual. Communicate with the upstairs team to confirm size availability.
• Document all completed tasks in chronological order, including voided tags, on the Tally Sheet.
• Direct employees during downtime for cleanup tasks, feeding the chipper, cutting stickers, and repurposing reclaim material in designated areas such as the East wall Opti, Ripsaw in-feed, under the Ripsaw (when locked out), North walkway, and box sorts.
• Ensure the core sort remains consistently fed and caught up.
• Maintain floor organization to prevent operational shutdowns.
• Wrap all Nampa items and outside orders, ensuring no units requiring wrapping are left for the next shift.
• Prioritize housekeeping, leaving work areas clean for the subsequent shift.
• Uphold quality standards for customer needs, including length, defects, width, stacking quality, and accurate piece counts.
• Train team members on work-related tasks.
• Support shift supervisor's directives and assist with stacking as needed.
• Help manage break times and provide coverage during breaks.
• Enforce safety procedures and protocols diligently.
• Assist and communicate with the supervisor regarding injury reports.
• Aid employees with safety cards.
• Ensure staffing levels are optimized for production flow.
• Verify adequate supply levels.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and guidance to team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the capacity to quickly learn new software applications.
• Previous experience with SAP is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing setting is required.

Physical Demands

This role operates within a typical manufacturing environment, characterized by moderate to high noise levels and exposure to moving mechanical parts. Employees will frequently stand, walk, sit, and use hands for tasks involving objects, tools, or controls. Reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling may be necessary. Clear close, distance, and depth perception are required. The job involves occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds and regular exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and extreme temperature variations.

Additional Information

This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations. Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background checks, drug screenings, and potentially a fitness for duty test. Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All applications must be submitted through the official Applicant Tracking System at jobs.woodgrain.com or via Indeed. Woodgrain does not charge any fees for job applications or hiring procedures.