What are the responsibilities and job description for the Handler to Shipper position at Keiver-Willard Lumber?
Overview
We are seeking a handler to join our team and eventually move up to shipper position. The ideal candidate will be responsible to assist in all operational aspects of the yard and/or mill department under the direction of the foreman. This is almost exclusively a "hands on" position requiring manual labor and responsibility for carrying out assigned tasks in an efficient and safe manner consistent with established standards of the company. Start time is typically 6:00am with occasional overtime. This position is a union position and includes union benefits, such as a pension.
Duties
- Preparing piece orders, based on a customer's requests
- Preparing orders for millwork production.
- Sorting lumber after manufacturing
- Helping shippers to move materials while being graded
- Helping shippers to keep work areas clean and safe
- Aiding all shipping and millwork staff in maintaining high production volume
- Operate heavy equipment such as pallet jacks/forklifts to move materials
- Utilize management systems to track inventory and orders
- Load and unload shipments in compliance with safety protocols and OSHA regulations
- Collaborate with supervisors to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Perform shipping and receiving duties accurately and efficiently
Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge related to warehouse equipment operation.
- Proficient in picking, packing, and order fulfillment processes.
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards within a warehouse setting.
- Experience operating reach trucks and forklifts is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in order picking tasks.
- Must be capable of standing, sitting, and walking for up to ten hours per day.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds without assistance
- Mill employees will be exposed to noise greater than 85db (hearing protection is required)
- Must be okay working with indoor and outdoor conditions
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.55 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25