Sawyer - 2nd shift

Kight Home Center; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

401(k)

Paid vacation

Holidays

Vendor incentives

Growth opportunities

Military friendly

Job summary

Kight Home Center is seeking a Carter Lumber Sawyer to process cutting i-joists to specifications on-site. The role involves reading cut sheets, setting up machines for accurate cuts, and maintaining inventory and equipment servicing schedules.

Candidates should have lumber/manufacturing experience, be able to operate a forklift and chainsaw, follow safety procedures, read diagrams, work quickly, and thrive in a team setting. Growth opportunities are available.

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.
• Possess manual dexterity and the ability to do repetitious work.
• Ability to read and understand 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 the amount, size and grade of material that needs cut.
• Sets up machines properly to ensure accuracy of cuts and quality of products.
• Maintains inventory by providing an accurate count of products and manages equipment servicing schedule.
• Meets daily, weekly and team related production goals and loads/unloads semi flat beds daily.

Skills

Forklift operation

Chainsaw operation

Safety procedures

Manual dexterity

Reading blueprints

Fast-paced work

Teamwork

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!