Material Handler-Brookville, PA-$15.50-$18.60 per hour

Gutchess Lumber Co.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc. in Brookville, PA is seeking Material Handlers for entry-level roles focused on stacking lumber safely and efficiently in a sawmill/manufacturing setting. Duties include sorting, stacking, and operating basic equipment to keep workflows moving.

Candidates should be willing to perform physical labor, lift 50+ lbs, work long hours including weekends, and maintain good attendance while participating in cross-training across positions with a team-minded attitude.

Qualifications

• GED/HS degree required.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Able and willing to work long hours and weekends with very good attendance.
• Willing to cross-train in various positions, be self-motivated, have good work ethics and be able to work with a team.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and stacking hardwood products onto carts using leverage.
• Straightens lumber on conveyor to align lumber for grading or transfer to conveyors.
• Shovel bark and chips and clean work area.
• Learn to operate various machinery and complete preventative maintenance as scheduled on assigned equipment.
• Climbing and crawling may be involved for housekeeping.

Skills

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Communication

Weekend availability

Teamwork

Education

GED/HS degree

Job description

We are seeking Material Handlers in Brookville, PA. These are entry level positions with a main focus on stacking lumber in a safe and efficient manner. Candidate for this position will be required to perform physical labor in a typical sawmill environment with exposure to some weather conditions, or in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and stacking hardwood products onto carts 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 at all times;
• safety glasses;
• hearing protection;
• head protection;
• steel toed work boots;
• and other protective equipment as required;

Qualifications

• GED/HS degree;
• Effective written and verbal communication;
• Able and willing to work long hours and week-ends 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;

Note: This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.