General Summary
General labor is responsible for safely handle lumber products. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations.
Principal Duties / Responsibilities
Moves and secures lumber products and other materials according to instructions
Stacks finished products according to predetermined bundle sizes and/or customer requirements
Labels material based on the following specifications: type, size, and count
Applies individual tags to material before/after treating/production
Uses a staple gun and troubleshoots equipment
Bands, bundles and secures material, including attaching corner protectors and loading sticks
Follows instructions for stacking material properly and according to company policy and customer requirements
Ensures correct quantities and material are strapped, labeled before leaving the work area
Maintains accurate inventory of tags and reports any problems or discrepancies to supervisor
Records production on production sheets
Maintains a clean and organized work area
Assists with other work areas by moving material, loading and unloading material carts
Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
Performs other duties as required
Requirements
Knowledge
High school diploma/GED preferred but not required
No minimum experience is required, but manufacturing or lumber experience is preferred
Working knowledge of basic math
Must be at least 18 years of age
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work in a safe manner
Ability to recognize size/grade/quality of material
Ability to correctly read a tape measure and moisture meter
Ability to understand basic math and numbers
Demonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directions
Demonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools and other equipment as required
Demonstrate ability to stack material properly
Ability to pay attention to surroundings
Ability to identify safety issues in their work area, and notice equipment malfunctions
Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions in English
Ability to work under immediate supervision
Ability to pass a drug test
Ability to work hours mandated by management
Conduct
Safety conscious
Team player and goal oriented
Open to change and positive attitude
Committed to plant and company goals
Participates in Safety and CI programs
Punctual and reliable
Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results
Position will require bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting/carrying over 25 lbs, pushing/pulling, twisting, standing and walking.
Salary/Hourly
Hourly
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