What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sawyer position at New AHF Colors-Please Use this?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for safely sawing quality lumber at a high rate of production.
- Assist with saw changes.
- Set up and adjust saw equipment as necessary.
- Perform routine general maintenance of the saw, carriage and all associated equipment.
- Perform any other work-related task deemed necessary by the mill management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Embrace a safety-first attitude and a healthy respect for machinery.
- Prefer working with your hands.
- Prefer to be on your feet all day.
- You are punctual and reliable.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening.
- Positive and Verifiable Work History.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-2 years previous experience in the wood manufacturing sector, in a sawmill, planer mill or with forest products.
- Previous Sawyer experience.
- Lumber grading knowledge is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Push, pull, carry and lift 20 - 50lbs.
- Frequent walking and sitting.
- Regular stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and other such repetitive movements.
- Must be able to communicate, hear, comprehend, and write in English.
- Frequent exposure to dust.
- Exposure to noise environment requiring hearing protection.
- Must be able and willing to work in non-temperature-controlled environment, exposed to weather conditions.
MENTAL DEMANDS
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Work with a team.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA).
- Attention to detail.
- Communicate effectively.
- Multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Work with a Sense of Urgency.
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