Packaging Laborer

Mendocino Forest Products Company, LLC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Packaging Laborers to join their dynamic team. This role involves essential duties such as lumber handling, forklift operation, and inventory management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to safety and teamwork, ensuring quality and productivity standards are met. With a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for individuals eager to contribute to a thriving company that values diversity and offers a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years related experience preferred.
• Ability to train for forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform lumber piece pulls and banding.
• Operate forklift and assist in various departments.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Teamwork

Safety Compliance

Machine Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Barcoding Equipment

Job description

Overview

Packing Laborers Wanted!

This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $23.87.

Allweather Wood, LLC. (AWW)is looking for Packaging Laborers to join our full-line manufacturing and distribution facility in Woods Cross, Utah.

Allweather Wood is the largest producer and distributor of waterborne preservative treated wood products in the Western USA. Operating six wood preserving plants in California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, these state-of-the-art facilities enable year-round production of a variety of preservative systems, fire retardants and wood species, including Douglas-fir, Hem fir, and Southern Yellow Pine. With support from two full-service distribution centers in California, Allweather Wood partners with home improvement retailers, lumberyards, and building material dealers to bring a full range of preservative and fire-retardant lumber and plywood products to market.

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • Lumber piece pulls
  • Banding
  • Lumber track use
  • Forklift
  • Cleanup
  • Barcoding
  • Relief machine operator
  • Lumber Wrapline
  • Lumber treater helper
  • Inventory/cycle counts
  • Work in various departments as needed.
  • Willingness to work weekends and off shift dependent on market conditions

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum three years related experience and/or training; preferred.
• Ability to train to obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and understand instructions and memos. Ability to write simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• This position requires the employee to view a computer screen and use a keyboard for extended period of time.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, peripheral and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.
• The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• This position requires eye protection, hearing protection, leather or rubber gloves, safety goggles/glasses, safety shoes, hard hat, plus any appropriate PPE for the specific job being performed.

COMPETENCIES

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Quantity

Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Organizational Support

Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Valuing Diversity of our Workforce and Offering a Drug Free Workplace