General Laborer

NWH; Dorchester (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Pre-tax Health Savings Account

401(K) Retirement Plan with company 0%

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods Inc. in Dorchester, WI is seeking a General Laborer to join a world-class hardwood lumber operation. The role supports sanded lumber handling, sorting, and safe production workflow across 1st and 2nd shifts.

Candidates should be safety-minded, able to lift 50+ pounds, and work well in a team. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be safety conscious, have a positive attitude and work well in a team.
• Must have excellent attendance.
• Work at a fast pace and be detail oriented.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Pre-employment drug-screen & background check required.

Responsibilities

• Work safely - know, understand, and follow NWH safety rules.
• Handling, sorting, and stacking sanded lumber by dimension, species and grade.
• Safely maintain flow of the product.
• Utilize hand tools / wheel barrows cleaning up sawmill debris.
• Operate mobile equipment.
• Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand eye hand foot coordination.
• Cross training in other positions.

Skills

Safety conscious

Team player

Positive attitude

Excellent attendance

Education

High school or GED equivalent

Job description

Shift: 1st & 2nd Shift

Background: Northwest Hardwoods is a world class, Integrated, global supplier of wood products to the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. We serve the industrial market segment worldwide. We are searching for a candidate who is a team player with a can-do attitude who enjoys a challenge. This is a full-time opportunity working for a world class hardwood lumber manufacturer.

Description

General Laborer

Northwest Hardwoods Inc.

Location: Dorchester, WI

Shift: 1st & 2nd Shift

Background: Northwest Hardwoods is a world class, Integrated, global supplier of wood products to the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. We serve the industrial market segment worldwide. We are searching for a candidate who is a team player with a can-do attitude who enjoys a challenge. This is a full-time opportunity working for a world class hardwood lumber manufacturer.

Northwest Hardwoods provides competitive wages. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage. Pre-tax Health Savings Account and 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match. Company paid life insurance and short-term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Program.

• medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match
• Company paid life insurance
• short-term disability
• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• profit-sharing plan

General Responsibilities

• Work safely - know, understand, and follow NWH safety rules
• Handling, sorting, and stacking sanded lumber by dimension, species and grade.
• Safely maintain flow of the product.
• Utilize hand tools / wheel barrows cleaning up sawmill debris.
• Operate mobile equipment.
• Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand eye hand foot coordination.
• Cross training in other positions.

Qualifications

• Must be safety conscious, have a positive attitude and work well in a team
• Must have excellent attendance
• High school or GED equivalent.
• Work at a fast pace and be detail oriented.
• Pre-employment drug-screen & background check required.
• Candidates must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Always requires personal protective equipment be worn.

Candidate who meet these qualifications will be considered further.

This is a good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more. If you are someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education this job may be a good fit for you.

Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive compensation program with a profit-sharing plan. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage. Pre-tax Health Savings Account and 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match. Company paid life insurance and short-term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Program.

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements

Background: Northwest Hardwoods is a world class, Integrated, global supplier of wood products to the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. We serve the industrial market segment worldwide. We are searching for a candidate who is a team player with a can-do attitude who enjoys a challenge. This is a full-time opportunity working for a world class hardwood lumber manufacturer.