UTILITY - MACHINE OPERATOR - GWINN, MI

PotlatchDeltic Corporation; Gwinn (MI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PotlatchDeltic Corporation is seeking a Utility - Machine Operator at the Gwinn Lumber Mill to operate sawmill and planer equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and keep the mill area clean. The role requires teamwork and the ability to lift 50 lbs, with basic computer skills and safety focus.

Typical schedule is 40 hours per week (Mon–Thu); overtime may push to 50 hours (Mon–Fri), with one Friday per month of mandatory overtime. Shifts rotate every two weeks between days and nights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 18+ years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Industrial equipment experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate sawmill and planer equipment in the mill.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machines.
• Clean up machinery areas and surrounding spaces.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Good attendance

Safety

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial equipment

Job description

Duties

PotlatchDeltic is seeking applicants to fill a Utility - Machine Operator position at the Gwinn Lumber Mill. The Utility - Machine Operator will be responsible for operating sawmill and planer equipment in the mill, performing operator PMs (preventative maintenance), machine and area cleanup around the mill site, and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Successful candidates must be able to work the following schedule:

• Typically, 40 hours per week, Monday-Thursday.
• When mandatory overtime is scheduled, the schedule is 50 hours, Monday-Friday.
• Mandatory overtime is scheduled approximately one Friday per month and is communicated in advance.
• Shifts rotate every two weeks from days to nights.
• Day Shift is 7am-5:30pm. Night Shift is 6:30pm-5am.
• Shift differential is $1.50 more per hour, for hours worked between 5:30pm-9am.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $22.59.

Requirements

• Good attendance, work, and safety records.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to climb stairs and catwalks at elevated levels.
• Able to carry tools, bend, read gauges, and use radio.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of working in hot, dusty, cold wet, dirty, confined working environment on occasion.
• Must be able to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Industrial or mobile equipment experience desired.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.

PotlatchDeltic is an EEO/Veteran/Disabled Employer.