General Labor - 1st Shift

The Wagner Companies; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations & Holidays

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Great training opportunities

Job summary

The Baillie Group in Owego, NY is hiring a Material Handler / General Laborer for full-time, first shift. The role involves preparing bundles of hardwood lumber, ensuring edges are knot-free, and coordinating with forklift operations. Strong attention to detail and ability to lift 50+ lbs are essential.

Benefits include paid vacations/holidays, 401(k) match, and comprehensive health options. Prior warehouse experience is a plus, with training opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Detail oriented and careful with measurements.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs continuously.
• Self-motivated, organized and able to multi-task.
• Great attitude and reliability.
• Standing for long periods, bending and stooping.

Responsibilities

• Handle top, bottom and outside pieces ensuring bundles are longest and square.
• Prepare bundles and finish with a neat top layer for forklift removal.
• Move finished bundles to forklift area for processing.

Skills

Detail oriented

Lift 50+ lbs

Self-motivated

Organized

Multi-tasking

Great attitude

Education

High School degree

Tools

Measuring tape

Calipers

Digital indicators

Job description

The Baillie Group's Owego, NY facility is hiring for Material Handler / General Laborer. If you previously worked as a warehouse worker or any entry level general labor position before, you'll be a great fit for this role. These positions are full time opportunities working for a world class hardwood lumber manufacturer.

Why join us as a Material Handler?

• Full Time Direct Hire Position
• Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Salary: $17-$19*
• 1st Shift
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Great training opportunities!

Material Handler Details

• Top, bottom and outside pieces will be the longest
• All edges will be free of knots, wane, and other defects
• Bundle must be square with edge boards against the pipes of the cart
• Build each bundle until full and finish off with a nice top layer
• Push out finished bundle for forklift to remove

Material Handler Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Detail oriented
• Able to lift 50+ lbs continuously
• Self-motivated, organized and able to multi-task
• Great attitude
• Standing for long periods of time, bending and stooping

Nice to Have Skills

• Previous experience as a warehouse worker preferred
• Basic math skills (add/subtract/multiply/divide, read a measuring tape, calipers, digital indicators)
• High School degree preferred, but not required

About Us:

The Baillie Group is one of North America's largest hardwood lumber manufacturers, distributors and exporters. We are a provider of hardwood logs, hardwood lumber and proprietary grade hardwood lumber products.

The advertised pay range represents what The Baillie Group believes we would anticipate paying for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be compensated at the top of the range for a position as candidates must possess experience and qualifications that far exceed the requirements.

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