CHAIN SAW OPERATOR (BEAM CUTTER - MICROLLAM TECH HELPER)

Builders’ General; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a stable and established company that has been a leader in the lumber industry since 1931! As a Beam Cutter (Microlam Tech Helper), you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and delivery of building materials. This position offers the chance to work with a dedicated team while utilizing your skills in operating saws and forklifts. If you have a passion for building supplies and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Competitive pay and a robust benefits package await you at Builders’ General, where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Experience with lumber or building supplies is strongly desired.
• Fork Lift Truck Operator certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect microlam and paralam materials from vendors.
• Cut beam, TJI, and paralam to fill orders for delivery or pick up.

Skills

Lumber and building materials experience

Chain saw operation

Fork Lift Truck operation

Communication skills

Tape measure proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chain saw

Fork lift truck

Tape measure

Job description

Description

Do you have passion and energy? Do you have experience working with lumber and building materials? Do you have experience using a chain saw? Do you enjoy working with customers? Do you want to be part of a company that offers stability (BGS has been in business since 1931), job security, competitive pay and a robust benefits package? If yes, then we want to hear from you.

If you are interested in being part of our outstanding team, we encourage you to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A BEAM CUTTER (MICROLAM TECH HELPER):

• Receive and inspect microlam and paralam materials from vendors.
• Maintain inventory log to be available to Purchasing.
• Cut beam, TJI and paralam to fill orders for delivery or pick up.
• Maintain equipment in working order.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the work area.
• Able to operate a fork lift truck as needed.
• Assist customers in the yard when needed.
• Help maintain cleanliness of the lumber yard.
• Assist with inventory and verify computations against physical count of stock.
• Other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS OF A BEAM CUTTER (MICROLAM TECH HELPER):

• Previous lumber or building supplies experience strongly desired.
• Experience in operating a chain saw to cut materials strongly desired.
• Proficiency in using a tape measure to ensure accurate cuts.
• Fork Lift Truck Operator certification required.
• Solid communication skills are required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The position could involve standing, walking, reaching, lifting, bending, crouching, climbing, pushing, pulling and sitting for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Heavy lifting is required.
• Exposed to cold weather in the winter and hot weather in the summer.

BGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: BGS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at BGS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. BGS will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. BGS encourages applicants of all ages.