Sawyer - 2nd shift

Kight Home Center; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Kight Home Center in Lansing, MI is hiring a Carter Lumber Sawyer to process i-joists to specifications and ensure a quality product. The role operates in a standard, routine environment with supervision as needed and emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities include reading cut sheets, setting up machines, maintaining inventory and meeting production goals. Employment offers full-time status with comprehensive safety practices and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, mill, or lumber environment preferred.
• Operate forklift and chainsaw.
• Follow safety procedures when handling saws and tools.
• Manual dexterity for repetitious tasks.
• Read and interpret simple diagrams/blueprints.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and in inclement weather.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Carry out written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Gather materials and read cut sheets to determine amount, size and grade of material to cut.
• Set up machines to ensure accurate cuts and quality products.
• Maintain inventory and equipment servicing schedule.
• Meet daily and weekly production goals as a team.
• Load and unload semi flat beds as part of daily tasks.
• Adhere to safety requirements and report issues to supervisor.

Skills

Safety training

Read diagrams/blueprints

Teamwork

Ability to follow instructions

Fast-paced work

Manual dexterity

Quality focus

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Chainsaw operation

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

• 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

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
• Vendor incentives
• Room for growth; we promote from within!
• Military encouraged to apply!