General Laborer

RAD Wood Products; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

RAD Wood Products is seeking a General Laborer to support production across multiple departments, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will follow SOPs, inspect materials, operate equipment (e.g., trim saw, rip saw, end-matcher), and report production barriers to supervisors.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adherence to OSHA and company policies. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and forklift experience preferred; basic measuring tools literacy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift operating experience preferred.
• Ability to read basic work instructions and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and daily production goals in a safe, efficient manner.
• Feed components and remove defective products from the line.
• Transfer products between stations and operate various equipment.
• Run equipment like trim saw, rip saw, end-matcher, glue table, and tilt hoist as assigned.
• Complete quality check documentation daily and report issues to supervision.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Production goals

Quality control

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Tape measure

Hand tools

Job description

Description

The General Laborer position is responsible for carrying out the production processes in various departments. This position is responsible for ensuring that quality, production, and safety standards within the department are followed and tasks and duties are carried out in a safe and efficient manner. Communication is essential to report production barriers to the team leader and/or department supervisor relating to productivity, safety, quality, and output.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and daily production goals by carrying out assigned tasks according to the standard operating procedure in a safe and efficient manner within designated area.


• Feeding components down the conveyor while observing each piece of material for potential defects ensuring each defective product is removed from the production line.


• Transferring products from conveyors and various equipment to the next station in a safe and efficient manner.


• Operating various equipment that may include but is not limited to trim saw, rip saw, end-matcher, glue table, and tilt hoist depending on assignment and work area.


• Participating in the quality documentation processes within designated area including daily completion of pre-shift, end of shift, and quality checklist.


• Adheres to company safety policies, housekeeping requirements, and addresses concerns with management.


• Ensure non-stop operation in partnership with various department to deliver the correct product in sufficient quantities aligning with operating procedures.


• Continuously observe and evaluate operations to identify problems and/or opportunities for improvement


• May require equipment set-up, basic maintenance and troubleshooting as needed


• Can drive a forklift safely and efficiently, and fulfill the company training with little over-sight.


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance in accordance with established company policies.


• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to discern product defects at an arm’s length


• Ability to hear speech and/or alarms through noise on the production floor


• Standing, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands and fingers to manipulate instrument or equipment controls, objects and tools


• Movement from one work location to another


• Standing often for extended periods of time


• Safely lifting objects over 25 lbs.


• Temperature within manufacturing plant may vary between 60 to 90 degrees, and can occasionally exceed 100 degrees


• Exposure to intermittent or constant sounds generated by equipment


• Exposure to fumes, noxious odors and dust and understand when PPE is expected to be worn to protect oneself


• Demonstrate an aptitude for the Handling of toxic or caustic chemicals, including wearing the correct PPE in accordance with both company and industry best practices.


• Proximity to moving parts with specific caution taken to be able to be certain that the machine is operated in a safe manner at all times.


• Use and ability to operate a forklift in various sizes, picking up various items in a safe, efficient and practical manner.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Forklift operating experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates consistent production metrics for volume, quality and workmanship


• Demonstrates understanding of quality processes and production procedures within assigned area


• Proficient operating knowledge of available processing equipment within assigned area and can read and be proficient in using a tape measure, a calculator and other hand tools assigned.


• Demonstrates teamwork by being respectful and courteous in their interpersonal communication.


• Ability to identify production defects and elevate to team leader or manager on shift


• Ability to interpret and execute various technical procedures


• Ability to work in a team environment and meet demands established by the production schedule


• Practices safe handling of material and equipment utilizing proper personal protective equipment at all times.


• Ability to adhere to health and safety regulations according to OSHA, and all other regulatory agencies as well as company guidelines.


• Ability to operate machinery, multi-task, interpret and follow policies and procedures


• Demonstrate that there is an understanding of Lock out/Tag out and demonstrate an ability to follow this from day one.


• Good oral and written communication skills


• Ability to adapt to changes and continuous improvement initiatives


• Demonstrates a high level of integrity