What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wood Shop Associate position at Betterbee?
Company Description:
For over 40 years, Betterbee has been the largest northeastern supplier of beekeeping and related products, ranging from live bees and hive kits to protective clothing and honey harvesting and extracting equipment. The owners and many staff are beekeepers themselves, truly making us Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers®
We are looking for an individual to join our shop team assembling woodenware products for our busy beekeeping supply business. The ideal candidate will be able to work both independently as well as in a team environment.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
-Assemble woodenware products such as: bee hive boxes, frames, feeders
-Assemble products with great attention to detail
-Inspect products to ensure quality is up to company and customer standards
-Operate production machinery such as: pneumatic staplers, nail guns, power tools, saws
-Coordinate with shop manager to prioritize and schedule work to meet deadlines
-Work both quickly and safely to keep up with current production needs
-Maintain a clean and safe working area, free of clutter
-Additional seasonal tasks as needed
Working Conditions:
-Loud environment
-Repetitive tasks
-Labor intensive
-May encounter bees
-Must wear personal protective equipment provided by the company
Physical demands and abilities:
-Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
-Ability to stand for long periods of time
Qualification requirements:
-High School diploma or equivalent preferred
-Good communication, organizational, and counting skills
-Dependable and Reliable
- Must be 18 years old or older
Hours:
- M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Some Saturdays and overtime may be required during peak season
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19