Lumber Sawyer: Fast-Paced I-Joist Cutting & Safety

Carter Lumber Company; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k) match

Vacation & holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military friendly

Job summary

Carter Lumber Company is seeking a Sawyer to process i-joists to specification, ensuring a quality product. The role involves reading cut sheets, setting up machines, and maintaining inventory, with emphasis on safe operation of saws and equipment.

Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, read diagrams and blueprints, and collaborate in a team. Position supports full-time hours with benefits and room for growth at the Lansing, MI facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, mill, or lumber environment preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift and chainsaw.
• Knowledge of safety procedures when handling saws and other tools.
• Manual dexterity for repetitious work.
• Ability to read and understand diagrams and blueprints.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Sawing: read cut sheets, determine amount and grade of material, set up machines for accurate cuts, ensure quality product, manage inventory, service schedule, load/unload semi flat beds.
• Safety: follow safety requirements and report defects or issues to supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Chainsaw operation

Safety procedures

Manual dexterity

Blueprints reading

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Weather resilience

Tools

Forklift

Chainsaw

Job description

Carter Lumber Company is seeking a Sawyer to process i-joists to specification, ensuring a quality product. The role involves reading cut sheets, setting up machines, and maintaining inventory, with emphasis on safe operation of saws and equipment.

Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, read diagrams and blueprints, and collaborate in a team. Position supports full-time hours with benefits and room for growth at the Lansing, MI facility.