General Laborer - Packaging
Job Summary
Job Description
General labor is responsible for safely handling lumber products and verifying that materials meet customer requirements and company expectations. Key duties include moving and securing lumber and other materials, stacking finished products according to specifications, and labeling materials by type, size, and count. The role involves using a staple gun, troubleshooting equipment, and banding, bundling, and securing materials. Employees must follow proper stacking procedures, ensure correct quantities and labeling, and maintain accurate inventory. Responsibilities also include recording production, maintaining a clean work area, assisting in other areas as needed, and participating in safety and continuous improvement programs.
Must have:
- At least 18 years of age
Good to have:
- High school diploma/GED preferred
- Manufacturing or lumber experience preferred
- Working knowledge of basic math preferred
Perks:
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
- Other supplemental benefits
2 skills required
Job Details
Job Summary
General labor is responsible for safely handling lumber products. Verifies material meets customer requirements and company expectations.
Principle Duties and 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, and 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
Qualifications
- 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 preferred
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Hourly Pay Range: $ 14.50 Hourly dependent on experience*
*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living
Benefits currently offered to our employees:
- Medical insurance
- Health savings account with company contribution
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Stock purchase program with employee discount
- Educational reimbursement
- Wellness programs and challenges
- Other supplemental benefits
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About The Company
We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed.
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