General Labor/Machine Operator

Kennebec Lumber Co; Wentworth (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennebec Lumber Company is seeking a Production Machine Operator to run lumber handling equipment and support efficient, safe production. You will follow safety protocols and work with the team to maintain a clean, organized facility.

You will be responsible for operating loaders, stacking lumber, tagging finished packs, and assisting with on-site safety practices as part of daily duties. This role requires teamwork and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• General safety awareness and ability to follow established procedures.
• Ability to operate lumber handling equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate lug loaders and position lumber to optimize machine efficiency.
• Oversee machine operation and flow of lumber handling systems.
• Operate Automatic Lumber Stacker and affix tags to finished packs of lumber.
• Strap packs/bundles of lumber with a strapping device.
• Maintain facility in a clean, professional condition.
• Maintain good working relationships with co-workers and management and follow up on recommendations and citations.
• Participate in, motivate, support, and implement on-site safety practices and culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Production Machine Operator shall work to ensure all actions reflect the company culture work meets or exceeds company standards, and values and working environment reflects that as outlined by the Mill Manager. The Production Machine Operator will operate in a way that is efficient and productive while supporting the safety mission and standards as outlined at Kennebec Lumber Company.

Responsibilities:

• Operate lug loaders and position lumber to optimize machine efficiency.
• Overseeing machine operation and flow of various lumber handling systems
• Operating Automatic Lumber Stacker and fixing Tags onto finished packs of lumber
• Strapping packs/bundles of lumber with a strapping device
• Maintaining facility in a clean professional condition
• Maintain good working relationships with all co-workers and management and follow up as needed on recommendations and /or citations.
• Participate, Motivate, Support, and Implement on site safety practices and culture.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Safety Requirements:

SafetyFirst–PersonalProtectiveEquipment

• SteelorSafetyToefootwearisrequiredinallareas.
• Glovesrequiredindesignatedareas–pertask.
• Hearing Protection required in all areas (Exception being inside the cab of outside machine forklifts).
• EyeProtectionrequiredinallareas
• Reportallnearmissesandunsafeactstoimmediatesupervisor.
• Pedestrianawarenessatalltimes.
• Florescentvestsandhardhatsarerequiredforall outsideactivity(Exception, pedestriantravel from one building to another).
• Neverwalkthroughanyoverheaddoorthatiscontrolledremotely(Alwaysuseaccessdoornext to overhead).
• Familiarizeyourselfwiththevariousworkareas.Learnhowtooperatetheconveyorbeltsandthe emergency stop buttons.
• Familiarize yourself with the various possible pinch points that are in your area.

Physical Requirements:

• ModeratetoHeavywrist/handrepetitions.
• Standforlongperiodsoftime.
• Abilitytoworkswiftlyandaccurately.
• Abilitytoliftupto50lbs.
• Abilitytopush&pullupto25lbs.
• Abilitytoclimbandascendanddescendstairsfrequently.
• Noallergiestosawdust,particlesintheair(respiratoryconcerns).
• Ability to work in all weather conditions (below 0 degrees temps to over 90-degree temps).