GENERAL LABOR

John A Biewer Co Inc; McBain (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Biewer Sawmill, Inc. in McBain, MI, is hiring a full-time General Labor/Machine Operator for 1st shift. You will train across sawmill and planer processes, working with a supportive leadership team and teammates. A high school diploma or equivalent and reliable attendance are required.

The role involves operating splitter, stacker, and delather equipment, identifying lumber sizes, applying tags, and assisting with packaging for shipping. OSHA rules and safety gear are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate industrial equipment.
• Proven reliable attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Learn machines and operation skills to advance to a machine operator role.
• Operate splitter equipment to divide lumber packs for the treating process.
• Operate stacker to place lathe sticks between lumber layers.
• Use delather to remove lathe sticks after treating.
• Identify sizes of plywood and lumber and match barcodes to units.
• Apply barcode tags and placards using a bander or stapling gun.
• Package lumber units for shipping with wrapping materials.
• Complete required safety forms, checklists and permits.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures as required.
• Follow safety procedures and work with coworkers for a safe environment.
• Report near misses, incidents, or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Keep work areas clean and dispose of debris.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading ability

Communication

Instruction following

Mechanical aptitude

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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GENERAL LABOR

Full Time Manual Labor McBain, MI, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1113

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that invests in its people? Biewer Sawmill, Inc. in McBain, MI, is seeking a full-time General Labor/Machine Operator to join our dedicated 1st shift team. This is an opportunity to join an environment where teamwork is valued and to work directly with a highly committed and supportive leadership team. We are looking for individuals who enjoy being a team player and possess strong problem-solving skills as you train for various roles within our sawmill and planer manufacturing processes. If you have a high school diploma or equivalent and a solid work history, we encourage you to apply. 1

Summary:

Perform a variety of tasks and assist as needed throughout the lumber treating facility, such as operating splitting, stacking, delathing equipment, and tagging lumber materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Gain fundamental knowledge of machines and equipment to advance to a machine operator role.
• Run the splitter equipment to divide incoming lumber packs into smaller sizes for the treating process.
• Operate stacker equipment to place lathe sticks between layers of lumber or plywood in preparation for the lumber treating process.
• Utilize the delather equipment to remove lathe sticks from lumber layers after treating the lumber units.
• Identify different sizes of plywood and lumber accurately, and match barcodes to appropriate lumber units.
• Apply barcode tags and placards to lumber units, using a bander or a pneumatic or electric stapling gun, and a ladder when necessary.
• Package lumber units with wrapping material and place pilers and loading sticks on the bagged material for customer shipping.
• Complete required safety forms, checklists, and permits.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and policies, and work together with co-workers to ensure a safe working environment.
• Report all near misses, incidents, or potentially unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Ensure clean work areas by sweeping floors, picking up broken pieces of lumber, shoveling, and disposing of material or debris.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Language skills to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively and professionally to customers or employees of an organization.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate industrial equipment.
• Proven reliable attendance and punctuality.

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Work Environment:

Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery and mechanical equipment.

Exposure to bark, sawdust, and fluctuating seasonal temperatures (hot, cold, humid).

Due to exposure to noise above the permissible exposure limit (PEL), falling hazards, and sawdust, employees must wear hearing protection, a hard hat, safety glasses, safety footwear, and a high-visibility shirt/vest.

This safety-sensitive position requires employees to comply with all OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and required drug and alcohol testing procedures.

Physical Demands:

• Stand or walk for extended periods (8-12-hour shifts).
• Climb and descend steps, stairways, or ladders several times per shift.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. regularly and use hand tools.

This job description should not be construed as a complete or detailed list of duties and other duties may be assigned by management.