Machine Operator - Vernon NY-$16.00-$22.00/HR.

Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc.; Town of Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc. is seeking entry-level General Laborers for the Vernon, NY 1st shift. The role focuses on stacking lumber safely and efficiently, with work often performed in a sawmill or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include sorting, conveying, cleaning the work area, and basic equipment maintenance. The job requires physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and a willingness to cross-train within the team.

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.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Cross-training

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 General Laborers in Vernon, NY for 1stshift. 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.