General Labor
General labor is responsible for safely handling lumber products. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations.
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 requiredNo minimum experience is required, but manufacturing or lumber experience is preferredWorking knowledge of basic mathMust be at least 18 years of ageSkills and Abilities
Ability to work in a safe mannerAbility to recognize size / grade / quality of materialAbility to correctly read a tape measure and moisture meterAbility to understand basic math and numbersDemonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directionsDemonstrate ability to use and operate hand tools and other equipment as requiredDemonstrate ability to stack material properlyAbility to pay attention to surroundingsAbility to identify safety issues in their work area, and notice equipment malfunctionsAbility to understand basic verbal and written instructions in EnglishAbility to work under immediate supervisionAbility to pass a drug testAbility to work hours mandated by managementConduct
Safety consciousTeam player and goal orientedOpen to change and positive attitudeCommitted to plant and company goalsParticipates in Safety and CI programsPunctual and reliableLooks for ways to improve productivity and department resultsPosition will require bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting / carrying over 25 lbs, pushing / pulling, twisting, standing and walkingThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.