Production Laborer

About the role

An entry-level opportunity introducing the employee to the basic components of either the Particleboard or TruWood facility.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Clean facilities including production areas, breakrooms, and restrooms.
• Sweep and shovel including scrap, debris, wood pieces, broken boards, and sawdust.
• Lift, flip, pull, and push composite panel materials.
• Operate a full wheelbarrow and/or wheeled tote to clean and haul waste materials.
• Use air to blow down and clean up floors and equipment.
• Use hand and power tools such as a circular saw to break up materials for removal.
• Use weed eater, lawn mower, and other grounds maintenance tools for tasks around the facilities.
• May assist operators.
• Begin to learn basic operator roles and responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
• Knowledge and ability to operate hand and power tools preferred.
• Prior experience in industrial manufacturing, mill work, agriculture, or construction preferred.
• Ability to follow all company, state, and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Environmental Conditions

• May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable temperature and weather conditions.

Required Personal Protective Equipment

Positions may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, and foot protection.