EWP Sawyer

Kight Home Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Kight Home Center in Charlotte, NC is seeking a EWP Sawyer to process cutting i-joists to specification, ensuring a quality product with minimal supervision. Duties include sawing, inventory coordination, and adhering to safety protocols in a fast-paced lumber environment.

The role requires ability to read cut sheets and blueprints, operate a forklift and chainsaw, and work well in a team, even in inclement weather. Growth opportunities exist within the manufacturing team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, mill, or lumber environment preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift and chainsaw.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while handling saws and other tools.
• Manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitious work.
• Ability to read and understand diagrams and blueprints.
• Able to work at a fast pace.
• Able to work in inclement weather.
• Able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Sawing: gather materials, read cut sheets, set up machines, ensure quality, maintain inventory, schedule servicing, meet production goals, load/unload semi flat beds.
• Safety: adhere to safety requirements and report defects immediately.
• Other: complete daily production duties, keep area clean, optimize cuts, organize staging, maintain chainsaw blades, perform monthly cycle counts.

Skills

Safety procedures

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Weather tolerance

Education

Experience in manufacturing/lumber environment

Tools

Forklift operation

Chainsaw

Job description

A Carter Lumber EWP Sawyeris responsible for processing cutting i-joists to specifications to ensure a quality product is produced.Projects are standard set up and generally routine based. Completes tasks as directed with minimal supervision.A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements to be Considered for this Position:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, mill, or lumber environment is preferred


• Ability to operate a forklift and chainsaw


• Knowledge of safety procedures while handling saws and other tools


• Possess manual dexterity and the ability to do repetitious work


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instruction


• Ability to read and understand simple diagrams and blueprints


• Must be able to work at a fast pace


• Ability to work in inclement weather


• Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Sawing
  
  
  
  • Responsible for gathering materials needed to perform job according to requirements. Reads cut sheets to determine the amount, size and grade of material that needs cut. Sets up machines properly to ensure accuracy of cuts are made. Ensures a quality product is produced. Maintains inventory by providing an accurate count of products. Manages an equipment servicing schedule. Meets daily, weekly and team related production goals. Responsible for loading and unloading semi flat beds on a daily basis.
  
  
  
  


• Safety
  
  • Adheres to safety requirements by operating equipment and handling material in a safe and appropriate manner. Acknowledges and reports any defects or safety issues to supervisor immediately.
  
  


• Other
  
  
  
  • Accurately completing daily jobs on the production schedule
  
  
  • Keeping EWP area clean and well organized
  
  
  • Efficiently optimizing cuts - keeping \"bad\" drops to a minimum
  
  
  • Keeping staging area well organized
  
  
  • Maintaining chain saw blades
  
  
  • Monthly cycle counts
  
  
  
  

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment


• Short and Long-Term Disability


• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D


• Optional supplemental life insurance


• Company-match 401(k)


• Vacation time and paid holidays


• Vendor incentives


• Room for growth; we promote from within!


• Military encouraged to apply!