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Lumber Handler (1st Shift)

MacDonald & Owen
Brookville, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2025

Join the team at MacDonald and Owen, a fast-paced, growing lumber company. We specialize in manufacturing kiln-dried lumber. Our company is centered on our core values. We are family oriented and have a desire to promote from within. We value honor, commitment, command, drive, change, and a servant-hearted attitude. We want our employees to thrive in business and in life! Learn more about us at macdonaldandowen.com!

Position: Lumber Handler

Position summary: The Lumber Handler position will focus on stacking lumber in a safe and efficient manner. This person must have a strong work ethic and attention to detail.

1st and 2nd shift opportunities available!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Safely handle, sort, and stack lumber by dimension, species, and grade
  • Ensure lumber is placed accurately and neatly into the appropriate cart
  • Prepare lumber for shipment
  • Continuously maintain a safe work area clear from debris, clutter, and dust
  • Operate the planer and other production equipment
  • Wear required personal protective equipment at all times
  • Maintain an excellent attendance record
  • Must be safety conscious, have a positive attitude, and work well in a team environment
  • Willingness to cross train and take on new tasks
  • Adhere to company policies and SOPs
  • Other duties as assigned

Language Standards:

  • Must understand spoken English

Minimum Requirements:

  • Ability to work 8-10 hour shifts while standing
  • Ability to lift at least 60 lbs
  • Ability to perform in a fast, labor-intensive environment with exposure to dust particles and loud machinery
  • Capability of performing repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping

Benefits:

  • Competitive wage and opportunities for growth
  • $500 signing bonus after 90 days
  • Monthly bonus eligibility at 90 days
  • High visibility clothing and safety footwear reimbursement at 90 days
  • Preventative medical care plan for employee and dependents
  • Life Insurance (company paid)
  • Short Term Disability (company paid at 6 months of employment)
  • 401k
  • 401k 5% match at 6 months of employment
  • Additional Life insurance coverage for employees and dependents
  • Long Term disability coverage
  • Accident, Critical Care, & Cancer Coverage
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Referral program bonuses

Join an unstoppable team with irresistible culture. Starting pay $17/hour.

** $2 shift differential for 2nd shift **

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

  • Brookville, PA 15825 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Brookville, PA 15825: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2 - $17

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