Sawmill Production Associate

Woodgrain; Elkin (NC); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

401(k) with 3% Employer Match

Life Insurance and AD&D

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Woodgrain in Elkin, NC is seeking a Sawmill Production Associate to handle, flip, inspect, and sort lumber on a conveyor to meet quality standards. The role reports to the Sawmill Production Manager in a safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities include PPE usage, maintaining conveyors, and safe operation of equipment. You must lift up to 50 pounds and adhere to strict safety practices; a comprehensive benefits package is provided in addition to competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• PPE usage required in a production environment.
• Must be safety minded and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Lock out/Tag out training is required.

Responsibilities

• Use PPE at all times and maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain feed chain conveyors to prevent jams and ensure continuous line operation.
• Handle, flip, inspect, and sort lumber on conveyors.
• Ensure chains and guards are in place to keep the area safe.
• Keep the work area clear of wood and debris.
• Occasionally operate a chain saw.

Skills

PPE usage

Safety minded

Manual handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lock out/Tag out training

Job description

Posting Area: Operations + Manufacturing

Job Location: Elkin, NC

Woodgrain in Elkin, NC is looking for aSawmill Production Associate .

About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Our Woodgrain facility in Elkin, NC is a sawmill operation providing materials to our manufacturing facilities as well as to various external customers. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Job Summary:

Sawmill Production Associate basic function is the handling, flipping, inspecting, and sorting lumber on a conveyor to determine the product finish meets quality or if it needs to be transferred to another processing machine to make the finished product ready to be graded and stacked. The position reports directly to our Sawmill Production Manager. Production experience is called upon for the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the plant. All Woodgrain employees will be expected to exemplify our core values and put Safety Above All.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working at all times.
• Maintain feed chain conveyors to prevent boards from becoming crossed up or jammed to allow the line to run continually throughout the shift.
• Handling boards by flipping, inspecting, and sorting lumber.
• Make sure chains and guards are in place to help make the work area as safe as possible.
• Keep work area clear of wood and debris.
• Occasionally operate a chain saw.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Lock out/Tag out trained.
• Must be SAFETY minded while working in a production environment.
• Lifting and physical activity is required for this position, must be able to move boards and wood pieces.

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Compensation is commensurate with experience ($16 to $18 per hour)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with 3% Employer Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Progressive Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals

The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical sawmill environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.