Machine Operator-Freedom, NY &16.00-$24.00 per hour

Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc.; Town of Freedom (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc. in Freedom, NY is hiring Entry-Level Machine Center Operators for 1st and 2nd shift. You will handle lumber safely in a sawmill environment and perform physical labor with training on various machines. This is a hands-on role with focus on accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

We offer health insurance and a competitive hourly pay range of $16.00–$24.00, with weekends as needed and 8-hour shifts. Candidates must be 18+, able to lift 50+ lbs, and commit to reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Able and willing to work long hours, weekends; good attendance.
• Willing to cross-train in various positions and work as part of a team.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• 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;

Skills

18+ years

Attendance

Team player

Cross-training

Physical stamina

Written communication

Verbal communication

Lifts 50+ lbs

Job description

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 Machine Center Operators in our Freedom, NY location on 1st & 2nd shift. These are entry-level positions with a focus on handling lumber in a safe and efficient manner. Candidates for this position will be required to perform physical labor in a typical sawmill environment with exposure to some weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• 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 toed work boots;
• and other protective equipment as required;

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older;
• Effective written and verbal communication;
• Able and willing to work long hours and weekends and requires very good attendance record;
• 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 50+ lbs;

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person