Sawyer

Carter Lumber; Michigan; On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Fam

Disability insurance

AD&D

Company-paid life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Carter Lumber is seeking a Sawyer to process i-joists to specification, ensuring a quality product. This role involves reading cut sheets, setting up equipment, maintaining inventory, and meeting production goals in a fast-paced lumber environment.

The position emphasizes safety, ability to work in inclement weather, and teamwork within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, mill, or lumber environment preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift and chainsaw.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while handling saws and other tools.
• Manual dexterity; able to perform repetitious work.
• Ability to read and understand simple diagrams and blueprints.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Sawing: read cut sheets, determine amount/size/grade, set up machines for accurate cuts, produce quality product.
• Maintain inventory counts, manage equipment servicing, meet daily/weekly production goals.
• Load and unload semi flat beds daily.
• Adhere to safety requirements and report defects or safety issues to supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Chainsaw operation

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Manual dexterity

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Fast pace

Weather resilience

Tools

Forklift

Chainsaw

Job description

A Carter Lumber Sawyer is responsible for processing cutting i-joists to specifications to ensure a quality product is produced.Projects are standard set up and generally routine based. Completes tasks as directed with minimal supervision.A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements to be Considered for this Position:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, mill, or lumber environment is preferred
• Ability to operate a forklift and chainsaw
• Knowledge of safety procedures while handling saws and other tools
• Possess manual dexterity and the ability to do repetitious work
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and verbal instruction
• Ability to read and understand simple diagrams and blueprints
• Must be able to work at a fast pace
• Ability to work in inclement weather
• Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Sawing:
  • Responsible for gathering materials needed to perform job according to requirements. Reads cut sheets to determine the amount, size and grade of material that needs cut. Sets up machines properly to ensure accuracy of cuts are made. Ensures a quality product is produced. Maintains inventory by providing an accurate count of products. Manages an equipment servicing schedule. Meets daily, weekly and team related production goals. Responsible for loading and unloading semi flat beds on a daily basis
• Safety:
  • Adheres to safety requirements by operating equipment and handling material in a safe and appropriate manner. Acknowledges and reports any defects or safety issues to supervisor immediately

Benefits (full-time employees)

• Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Optional supplemental life insurance
• Company-match 401(k)
• Vacation time and paid holidays
• Room for growth; we promote from within!