Production Laborer

At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding.

Position Summary:

The Labor Production position is an entry level opportunity introducing the employee to the basic components of either the particleboard or hardboard facility.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Clean facilities including production areas, breakrooms, and restrooms.
• Sweep and shovel including scrap, debris, wood pieces, broken boards, and sawdust.
• Lift, flip, pull, and push composite panel materials.
• Operate a full wheelbarrow and/or wheeled tote to clean and haul waste materials.
• Use air to blow down and clean up floors and equipment.
• Use hand and power tools such as a circular saw to break up materials for removal.
• Use weed eater, lawn mower, and other grounds maintenance tools for tasks around the facilities.
• May assist operators.
• Begin to learn basic operator roles and responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

Position Requirements: Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.

• Must be the age of eighteen (18) years or older.
• Knowledge and ability to operate hand and power tools preferred.
• Prior experience in industrial manufacturing, mill work, agriculture, or construction preferred.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Environmental Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable temperature and weather conditions. 

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high-visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, and a face shield.

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