General Laborer (choice of shifts, $1,000 sign-on bonus)
About the role
Northern Hardwoods, a producer of world-wide premium hardwoods, is hiring full-time General Laborers to join their team in Atlantic Mine, Michigan. The position offers a choice of first or second shift. The ideal person for this position enjoys hands-on, physical work and wants to be part of a state-of-the-art hardwood sawmill. You’ll play an important role stacking and handling quality lumber while learning the operation and building your skills. Previous sawmill, lumberyard, forestry, or production experience is helpful, but not required—we’re happy to train someone who is dependable, motivated, and interested in growing into greater responsibility and higher pay.
Pay & Schedule
- First Shift: $16.91 – $23.39 per hour (Monday–Thursday 6:00 am–3:30 pm; Friday 6:00 am–12:30 pm)
- Second Shift: $17.41 – $23.89 per hour (Monday–Thursday 3:30 pm–2:00 am)
- Weekly paycheck
Bonuses
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- Monthly production bonus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
Retirement Plan
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer matching contribution
Paid Time Off
- Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, sick time
- Perfect attendance bonus
Safety Allowances
- Safety boot reimbursement
- Safety glasses reimbursement
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older with reliable transportation
- Willingness to be trained and assist other production areas
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to check lumber thickness, stack, sort, and assemble lumber packs
- Ability to operate a forklift and saws, or willingness to be trained
- Commitment to safe work practices: proper lifting, wearing protective equipment/clothing (safety glasses, footwear, hardhats, hearing protection, etc. as needed), and maintaining a safe work environment
- Energetic, reliable, and able to work well individually and as a team member
- Ability to work well under time constraints and meet deadlines
About the Company
Northern Hardwoods is a hardwoods products company that manages the entire forest-to-products process, from harvesting timber to the production of hardwood lumber, pulpwood, and veneer logs in a state-of-the-art hardwood sawmill. Northern Hardwoods is part of the J.M. Longyear family of companies, a privately held asset-based manager with 150 years of experience growing long-term value.