General Labor/Machine Operator

Kennebec Lumber Co; Wentworth Township (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennebec Lumber Co. is seeking a Production Machine Operator to help run lumber processing machinery safely and efficiently.

This role emphasizes adherence to company standards and active participation in on-site safety culture, with focus on efficient machine operation and quality packing. The position requires manual dexterity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and endurance to work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

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 onto 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 all coworkers and management.
• Support and enforce on-site safety practices and culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lug loader operation

Machinery safety

Lumber stacking

Pack strapping

Facilities cleanliness

Team collaboration

Tools

Conveyor belts

Emergency stop devices

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).