Production / Sawmill Laborer

Summary

A Production Personnel role is able to perform in a fast pace production line. Able to stand for long periods of time. Willing to work well with others in a close working environment. Willingness to perform a variety of tasks and learn new skills. Shifts currently run 10 hours per day 6:00am – 4:30pm.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loading Cross-Cut: Light lifting to place boards onto the crosscut on the production line.
• Ripping Station: Requires good hand-eye coordination to efficiently and effectively remove scrap.
• Shim Machine: Fast paced picking and placing of shims on the shrink-wrap machine. Cleaning out jamb ups and keeping machines running.
• Boxing: Able to fold and load boxes on the production line at a fast pace.
• Willingness to work in other production, maintenance, or any other area that may need assistance at the company.
• Desire to grow in ability and responsibility.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized working environment around individual station. Follow all established processes and procedures.
• Produce shims to the company’s high-quality standards.
• Maintains the ongoing flow of materials at acceptable rates through the production process.
• Encourage or suggest potential improvements for production efficiency and safety. Additional duties that may be requested of you.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Job involves standing for long periods of time.
• Production machines create loud noises – ear protection must be used.
• Exposure to handling wood boards and minimal wood dust.
• Temperatures can become warm in the summer months.

CHARACTER TRAITS

• DEPENDABLE – Shows up on time every day and provides sufficient notice for vacation.
• HARD WORKING – A willingness to work hard, be efficient, and tackle any task.
• PERSERVERANCE – this position typically has a long learning curve, so applicants should be able and willing to work through the learning curve.
• TEAM PLAYER – The success o f the production line requires the whole team working together, helping each other, and encouraging on another.
• KIND – Treat and respond to others on the team and in the company with kindness. Slow to anger, offering a gentle response
• GOOD ATTITUDE – No matter the task, the production line, the crew, or the environment, put forth a good attitude.
• RESPECT – Treat your co-workers, supervisors, and the company with respect.