General Laborer

NWH; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and plus

Vision care

401(K) Retirement Plan with company 
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Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Profit-sharing plan

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods Inc. is hiring a General Laborer in Dorchester, WI for 1st and 2nd shifts. You will work in a wood products environment, handling, sorting, and stacking lumber by size and grade, and ensuring smooth flow of production.

Candidates must be safety conscious, have good attendance, and be able to lift 50+ pounds. High school or GED required. Pre-employment drug screen and background check apply; a team-oriented, fast-paced attitude helps you succeed at this global hardwood lumber

Qualifications

• Must be safety conscious and work well in a team.
• Excellent attendance is required.
• High school diploma or GED accepted.
• Must work at a fast pace and be detail oriented.
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
• Candidates must be able to lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow safety rules.
• Handle, sort, and stack lumber by dimension, species, and grade.
• Safely maintain flow of the product.
• Use hand tools and wheelbarrows to clean up debris.
• Operate mobile equipment.
• Make quick decisions with coordination of hands, eyes, and feet.
• Cross-train in other positions.

Skills

Safety awareness

Excellent attendance

Detail oriented

Fast-paced

Team player

Education

High school or GED

Job description

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.

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.

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.