Common Labor

Collins Pine Company (Collins); Chester (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Pine Company is hiring a Common Labor to introduce you to the basic components of a sawmill and a planing mill, with emphasis on safety and on-the-job training.

You will sweep, lift lumber, operate basic equipment, and learn waste handling while following company, state, and federal safety rules. On-site attendance is essential to perform duties and grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• 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.

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, flip, 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.
• Operate small rolling stock to clean outside or move materials.
• 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.

Skills

Safety compliance

Hand tools

Power tools

Lumber handling

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 Common Labor position is an entry level position introducing the employee to the basic components of a sawmill and a planing mill.

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, flip, 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.
• Operate small rolling stock to clean outside or move materials.
• 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.

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 and 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, and a face shield.

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