GENERAL LABOR

John A Biewer Co Inc•McBain, MI

5d•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Biewer Sawmill, Inc. is hiring a Mill General Laborer to support daily sawmill production. The role involves safely operating round table equipment and assisting with mill operations to maintain production flow, quality lumber output, and a safe, clean, efficient work environment. The position is intended for motivated, dependable individuals who work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced industrial environment. Experience is a plus, and training is available for candidates eager to learn and grow. The role offers opportunities for advancement within the organization. The position works in an industrial manufacturing environment with moving machinery and mechanical equipment, bark, sawdust, and fluctuating seasonal temperatures. Employees must wear hearing protection, a hard hat, safety glasses, safety footwear, and a high-visibility shirt or vest. This safety-sensitive position requires compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and required drug and alcohol testing procedures. The schedule is 4:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively and professionally with customers or employees.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Mathematical ability to calculate figures and amounts using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during 8–12-hour shifts.
Ability to climb and descend steps, stairways, or ladders several times per shift.
Ability to regularly lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and use hand tools.
Ability to comply with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and required drug and alcohol testing procedures.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hearing protection, a hard hat, safety glasses, safety footwear, and a high-visibility shirt or vest.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.
Experience is a plus, but training is available for candidates who are eager to learn.

Responsibilities

Learn the fundamentals of machines and equipment with the goal of advancing to a machine operator role.
Sort, stack, band, and stage lumber according to grade and size specifications.
Remove scrap, debris, wood residuals, and byproducts from production areas.
Maintain clean work areas by sweeping floors, picking up broken lumber, and shoveling material.
Monitor material flow and prevent jams or downtime.
Use hand tools to strap and tie lumber bundles or blocks.
Conduct routine equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
Ensure compliance with quality control standards.
Support other planer or mill departments as needed.
Follow safety procedures and policies and work with co-workers to maintain a safe working environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.