Grader,Packager,Trucker $25.81

LP Building Solutions; Sagola Township (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LP Building Solutions in Sagola Township, Michigan, is seeking a forklift operator to grade boards to QC standards and move materials in a warehouse. The role involves operating the grader, stacker, and strapper, packaging finished units, and supporting finishing operations on rotating shifts.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe work area, documenting unit density, and ensuring efficient product flow through the finishing process.

Qualifications

• Follow all safety policies, standards and regulations.
• Follow safety rules and maintain safe work practices.
• Knowledge of lumber grade standards.
• Knowledge of line position duties and functions.
• Ability to use grading tools.
• Ability to use hand banders, forklift, and computer.
• Good math, communication, organizational and mechanical skills.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret written grades and standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as the highest priority and follow rules.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure product meets grade standards per QC manual.
• Oversee proper operation of grader, stacker and strapper areas.
• Transport units between workstations to ensure efficient flow.
• Calculate unit density and document statistics.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Identify substandard product and escalate for corrective action.
• Maintain supply of stickers, cardboard and banding for packaging.

Skills

Safety compliance

Math skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading grades

Forklift operation

Hand tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Banding tools

Computer

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for properly grading board as designated by the QC Department. Uses forklift to stack, tier and move equipment and material in warehouse. Packages finished units, tends bundling machine that ties and labels bundles of finished product. This facility currently operates on a rotating schedule/shifts.

Job Purpose

Responsible for properly grading board as designated by the QC Department. Uses forklift to stack, tier and move equipment and material in warehouse. Packages finished units, tends bundling machine that ties and labels bundles of finished product. This facility currently operates on a rotating schedule/shifts.

In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Consistently demonstrate safety as the highest priority and perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure product meets specified grade standards per QC manual.
• Oversee proper operation of the grader, stacker and strapper areas.
• Transport units from each workstation to facilitate orderly and efficient flow of product through finishing end process.
• Calculate unit density and accurately document all statistics.
• Clean and perform routine maintenance on equipment associated with position.
• Identify substandard product and contact Finishing Lead, QC Technician or Shift Supervisor immediately for corrective action.
• Maintain adequate supply of stickers, cardboard and banding necessary to package finished units.
• During downtime and product changes - assist operator in adjusting arbor, profilers, guides, fan coaters, etc.
• Regrade boards when necessary and ensure all stacks of material requiring regrade are marked appropriately.
• Aid when needed to the Finishing Department in proper edge sealant and packaging of finished units.
• Be familiar with Safety and Environmental Management System for this position.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to all environmental policies and procedures including spill response, general waste, paint waste, and baghouse operation procedures.

Other duties or responsibilities not listed above may be assigned as necessary

What do I need to be successful?

Knowledge, Skill, And Abilities

• Possess knowledge, demonstrate competency in, and obey all applicable company, state, and federal safety policies, standards and regulations.
• Possess the ability and desire to follow all safety rules, policies, standards and constantly demonstrate safe work practices while performing all job duties.
• Knowledge of lumber grade standards
• Knowledge of line position duties and functions
• Ability to use grading tools
• Ability to use hand banders, forklift, and computer.
• Good math, communication, organizational and mechanical skills
• Ability to read, write, and interpret written grades and standards

Education

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent preferred

Work Environment

• Plant environment
• Outdoor work subject to seasonal climate change

Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Collaboration/Teamwork
• Job Knowledge/Proficiency (Have a Bias for Action, Be Curious)
• Passion for Results
• Safety/Environmental (Be Safe)
• Conceptual Thinking/Decision Making