What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lumber Handler 1 position at NWH?
Lumber Handler I
Loudonville, Ohio
Background: Northwest Hardwoods is the premier Hardwood Lumber producer serving furniture, cabinets, molding, and millwork segments worldwide. We operate manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. We have an immediate opening for a full-time Lumber Handler I.
Responsibilities include:
• Handling, sorting, and stacking rough-cut lumber by dimension, species, and grade
• Working in open warehouses and keeping work areas safe and clean
• Physical ability to safely transfer lumber from the production line to the lumber cart.
• Banding runners to lumber packs.
• Keeping work areas safe and clean.
• Basic paperwork knowledge
Requirements include:
• Must be safety conscious, have a positive attitude, and work well in a team environment
• Must have and maintain an excellent attendance record per Policy
• Work at a fast pace and be an oriented team player
• Pre-employment physical and drug screen required
• Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Always required to wear personal protective equipment
• Participate in job rotation and cross-training in other production-related jobs to build other skills
• An all-around positive work attitude at all times
Education
• High school or GED equivalent, or 18 years of age
Work Schedules:
• · Four 10-hour shifts 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday
At Northwest Hardwoods, we offer a formal paid training program and review process. Northwest Hardwoods also has an excellent benefits program, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid vacation and holidays.
