Utility Plant 6

Essential Functions

• Aid in the loading, unloading, and sorting of raw wood materials, finished products, and supplies using hand tools, forklifts, or conveyor systems.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of machinery, work areas, and facilities to uphold safety and hygiene standards.
• Support machine operators by feeding materials into equipment, monitoring production lines, and removing waste or defective items.
• Conduct basic quality checks on wood products, such as measuring dimensions, inspecting for defects, and labeling items for inventory.
• Help with inventory management, including stacking, organizing, and tracking stock in the warehouse or yard.
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to OSHA regulations.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to improve processes and learn new skills.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisors to support overall plant operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding role, including climbing ladders and operating in confined spaces.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in woodworking or manufacturing is a plus.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or labor-intensive environment preferred, but not required—entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor/indoor environment with exposure to dust, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Basic math skills for measurements and inventory tracking.
• Proficiency with hand tools and willingness to obtain forklift certification (training provided).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Life insurance
• Section 125 benefits
• Discretionary quarterly profit sharing and 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Employee discount

About the Company

Freres Engineered Wood, formerly known as Freres Lumber Co., Inc., was established in 1922 in Lyons, Oregon. The company operates six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant, and cogeneration facility. Freres specializes in creating high-quality wood products, from raw logs to finished products, including hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood, and even electricity. The company is dedicated to reinvesting in its modern manufacturing facilities and providing family-wage jobs within its communities. Freres is also the sole producer and developer of a unique, patented wood product called the Mass Ply Panel.