Sawyer - 2nd shift

Kempsville Building; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth from within

Military encouraged to apply

Job summary

Kempsville Building is seeking a Carter Lumber Sawyer to process cutting i-joists to specifications, ensuring a quality product with minimal supervision. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork in a manufacturing/lumber setting.

You will handle cutting sheets, machine setup, inventory control, and on-site material handling to meet production goals. Candidates should have experience in lumber environments, be able to operate forklifts and chainsaws, and work well under varying

Qualifications

• 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

• Gather materials needed to perform job according to requirements; reads cut sheets to determine amount, size and grade of material.
• Sets up machines properly to ensure accuracy of cuts and produces a quality product.
• Maintains inventory with accurate counts; manages equipment servicing schedule.
• Meets daily, weekly and team production goals.
• Loads and unloads semi flat beds daily.

Skills

Forklift operation

Chainsaw operation

Safety procedures

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

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 weatherAbility 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!