General Labor- Previous Experience

MARATHON STAFFING GROUP; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Staffing Group is hiring for a General Labor – Lumber Grader / Stacker in a pine sawmill environment. This entry-level role offers opportunities for advancement into sawmill operator positions based on safety, attendance, and learning ability.

You will grade, sort, and stack lumber, keep work areas clean, and support steady lumber flow while following safety rules and working as part of a production team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely in a sawmill or manufacturing environment.
• Able to stand, bend, lift, pull, and perform repetitive tasks during shift.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Grade and sort lumber based on size, quality, defects, and production requirements.
• Stack lumber safely, neatly, and according to instructions.
• Remove off-grade, damaged, or defective material as directed.
• Keep production areas clean and free of debris, broken boards, and tripping hazards.
• Assist with maintaining steady lumber flow through assigned work areas.
• Communicate quality issues, equipment concerns, jams, or unsafe conditions to the supervisor or lead.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout rules, and safe work practices around sawmill equipment.
• Work cooperatively with machine operators, forklift operators, supervisors, and other production employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support sawmill operations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Ability to follow instructions

Reliability

Job description

The General Labor – Lumber Grader / Stacker position is responsible for grading, sorting, and stacking lumber in a pine sawmill production environment. This role supports safe and efficient mill operations by identifying lumber quality, keeping material moving, maintaining clean work areas, and working as part of a production team.

This is an entry-level production position with opportunities for advancement into sawmill operator positions for employees who demonstrate strong safety habits, attendance, work ethic, and the ability to learn mill operations.

Essential Functions

• Grade and sort lumber based on size, quality, defects, and production requirements.
• Stack lumber safely, neatly, and according to instructions.
• Remove off-grade, damaged, or defective material as directed.
• Keep production areas clean and free of debris, broken boards, and tripping hazards.
• Assist with maintaining steady lumber flow through assigned work areas.
• Communicate quality issues, equipment concerns, jams, or unsafe conditions to the supervisor or lead.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including PPE requirements, lockout/tagout rules, and safe work practices around sawmill equipment.
• Work cooperatively with machine operators, forklift operators, supervisors, and other production employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support sawmill operations.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work safely in a sawmill or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, pull, and perform repetitive work throughout the shift.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in sawmill, lumber, pallet, manufacturing, construction, farming, warehouse, or other hands‑on work environment.
• Prior lumber grading, sorting, stacking, or forklift experience.
• Mechanical aptitude or interest in learning sawmill equipment operation.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This position works in an industrial sawmill environment with exposure to noise, sawdust, moving equipment, lumber, forklifts, weather conditions, and varying temperatures. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, lift up to ____ pounds, bend, twist, push, pull, reach, and perform repetitive motions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Overtime, weekends, and schedule flexibility may be required based on production needs.

Advancement Opportunity

Employees in this position may have the opportunity to advance into sawmill operator roles based on performance, safety record, attendance, attitude, and ability to learn additional responsibilities.

Marathon is an equal opportunity employer.