Production Associate – Pallet Saw Shop

Jobtailor; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Salem, Oregon is seeking a capable worker to set up and operate power saws for wood pallets. The role involves cutting, trimming, and ensuring safety compliance while performing physically demanding tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to lift 50 lbs regularly, and communicate with plant management. Overtime and exposure to heat, cold, and particulates are expected; PPE is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift pallets ~50 lbs regularly.
• Previous lumber/warehouse/construction experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Work in extreme conditions (heat, cold, particulates).
• Repetitive lifting up to 50-75 lbs and varying shifts.
• PPE required including eye/ear protection and safety shoes.
• Specific vision: close, distance, and color vision.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate power saws to slot, cut, and trim wood for pallet creation.
• Operate power saws to cut and trim wood pallets.
• Follow and adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with plant management on a regular basis.
• Work overtime as needed.

Skills

Power Saw Operation

Wood Cutting

Pallet Creation

Repetitive Lifting

Effective Communication

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Set up and operate power saws to slot, cut, and trim wood for pallet creation
• Operate power saws to cut and trim wood pallets
• Follow and adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Communicate effectively with plant management on a regular basis
• Work overtime as needed
• Perform physically demanding work, including repetitive lifting and standing for entire shifts

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift wooden pallets which weigh about 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Previous lumber, warehouse, construction, carpentry, landscaping, roofing, experience highly preferred
• Quick hands, attention to detail, commitment to quality
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work in extreme conditions including heat, cold, and air particulate
• Repetitively lift up to 50-75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths in time
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including eye protection, ear protection at several locations, and safety shoes
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and color vision

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in operating power saws for wood pallet creation while adhering to safety regulations. Capable of performing physically demanding tasks, including lifting and standing for extended periods in various environmental conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Power Saw Operation
• Lumber Experience
• Physical Stamina
• Effective Communication
• Safety Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Power Saw Operation
• Wood Cutting
• Pallet Creation
• Repetitive Lifting