Cleanup 2nd Shift

Collins Logo; Kane (McKean County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins in Kane, PA is hiring an entry-level Cleanup Laborer to learn the basic components of a sawmill. You will perform duties that support daily production while adhering to safety standards and wearing required PPE.

The role emphasizes teamwork, physical tasks like lifting lumber, sweeping floors, shoveling debris, and operating simple equipment such as a wheelbarrow, circular saw, or chainsaw under supervision. On-site attendance is essential and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Ability to follow safety rules and report hazards.
• Pre-employment criminal history check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report hazards.
• Sweep and shovel debris, wood pieces, and sawdust.
• Lift, pull, and push lumber.
• Operate a full wheelbarrow to clean and haul waste materials.
• Use air to blow the floor and equipment.
• Maintain waste systems by clearing clogs.
• Use hand and power tools such as a circular saw and/or chainsaw.
• Learn to operate the steer-skid loader, tractor, and chipper.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential.

Skills

Hand tools

Chain saw

Safety awareness

Tools

Power tools

PPE usage

Job description

Founded in 1855, Collins is family-owned and produces softwood and hardwood products at their facilities in Chester, California, Lakeview, Oregon and Kane, Pennsylvania. In Chester, Collins has the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Collins is highly respected for their sustainable forest management, practiced across their 370,000 acres of FSC®-certified lands in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.

Position Summary:

The Cleanup Laborer is an entry level position introducing the employee to the basic components of a sawmill.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Sweep and shovel including debris, wood pieces, broken boards, and sawdust.
• Lift, pull, and push lumber.
• Operate a full wheelbarrow to clean and haul waste materials.
• Use air to blow the floor and equipment.
• Maintain waste systems (hog/chipper/conveyors) by identifying clogs and clearing clogged waste.
• Use hand and power tools such as a circular saw and/or chainsaw to break up materials for removal.
• Learn to operate the steer-skid loader, tractor, and chipper.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

Position Requirements:

Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Knowledge and ability to operate hand tools and a chain saw and other power tools 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:

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, a face shield, and a respirator.

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