Machine Operator - 1st and 2nd Shift- Cortland NY -$16.00-$21.00/HR.

Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc.; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lumber producer seeks a dedicated Machine Operator for 1st and 2nd shifts in Cortland, NY. This full-time role involves sorting, stacking, and operating machinery in a safe, team-oriented environment. Candidates should be self-motivated and able to lift heavy materials, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Willingness to cross-train in various positions.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and stacking hardwood products.
• Operating various machinery and performing maintenance.
• Cleaning work areas and managing materials.

Skills

Effective written communication

Effective verbal communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Job description

Machine Operator - 1st and 2nd Shift- Cortland NY -$16.00-$21.00/HR.

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For over 100 years, Gutchess Lumber has been a leading global lumber producer of premium northern hardwoods in a variety of high-end applications and we take pride in our commitment to quality in everything we do. Quality is at the core of our brand promise is the foundation of which our reputation was founded. This quality also extends to our employees, who are hard-working members of the communities around us. We support our employees with quality pay, excellent benefits, company ownership opportunities and appreciation every day and we are recruiting for a new team member.

We are seeking General Laborers in Cortland, NY for 1st and 2nd shift. This is an entry level positions with a focus on stacking lumber in a safe and efficient manner. Candidate for this position will be required to perform physical labor either in a typical sawmill environment with exposure to some weather conditions, or in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and stacking hardwood products onto wood carts or in stackdown stands using leverage.
• Straightens lumber on conveyor to align lumber for grading, sawing, edging, trimming, sorting, stacking, or for transfer to other conveyors.
• Shovel bark and chips and cleans work area, using broom and shovel. Make sure work area is clean of banding and boards before leaving every day.
• Learn to operate various machinery and complete preventative maintenance as scheduled on assigned equipment.
• Some climbing and crawling may be involved associated with housekeeping.
  
  

Safety

• Requires personal protective equipment be worn.
• Safety glasses.
• Hearing protection.
• Head protection.
• Steel toe work boots.
• Other protective equipment as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Must be willing to cross-train in various positions, be self-motivated, possess good work ethics and ability to work with a team.
• Must be able to lift up to 50+ lbs. at times.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

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