Sawmill General Laborer Floater & Starter Trainee

Collins; Lakeview (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins, in Lakeview, Oregon, is seeking a General Laborer to support mill operations across green or dry ends. You will learn and assist with equipment operations, cleanup tasks, and material handling as part of your onboarding.

The role requires strict adherence to safety rules, on-site attendance, and willingness to learn various positions within the mill. The job emphasizes hands-on training and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Knowledge and ability to operate hand and power tools preferred.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Act as a floater to learn multiple positions in the mill as needed on a daily basis.
• Learn and perform operator roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• Learn and perform startup and shut down procedures for specific equipment and department requirements.
• Sweep and shovel including debris, wood pieces, broken boards, and sawdust.
• Lift, flip, pull, and push lumber.
• Operate a full wheelbarrow to clean and haul waste materials and use air to blow the floor and equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Hand tools experience

Tools

Circular saw

Chainsaw

Hand tools

Job description

Collins, in Lakeview, Oregon, is seeking a General Laborer to support mill operations across green or dry ends. You will learn and assist with equipment operations, cleanup tasks, and material handling as part of your onboarding.

The role requires strict adherence to safety rules, on-site attendance, and willingness to learn various positions within the mill. The job emphasizes hands-on training and teamwork.