GENERAL LABOR

John A Biewer Co Inc•Seneca, IL

11h•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

At Biewer Lumber, we take pride in producing high-quality fire retardant treated wood and micronized copper azole treated wood products that help build stronger, safer structures across the lumber industry. Our team is driven by safety, trust, quality, and hard work, creating a fast-paced manufacturing environment where employees can grow their skills and make a meaningful impact. Join a company with a strong reputation in the wood products industry and become part of a team committed to excellence from production to delivery.

Requirements

Language skills to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively and professionally to customers or employees of an organization.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate industrial equipment.
Proven reliable attendance and punctuality.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Gain fundamental knowledge of machines and equipment to advance to a machine operator role.
Run the splitter equipment to divide incoming lumber packs into smaller sizes for the treating process.
Operate stacker equipment to place lathe sticks between layers of lumber or plywood in preparation for the lumber treating process.
Utilize the delather equipment to remove lathe sticks from lumber layers after treating the lumber units.
Identify different sizes of plywood and lumber accurately, and match barcodes to appropriate lumber units.
Apply barcode tags and placards to lumber units, using a bander or a pneumatic or electric stapling gun, and a ladder when necessary.
Package lumber units with wrapping material and place pilers and loading sticks on the bagged material for customer shipping.
Complete required safety forms, checklists, and permits.
Perform lockout/tagout procedures as required.
Follow all safety procedures and policies, and work together with co-workers to ensure a safe working environment.
Report all near misses, incidents, or potentially unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Ensure clean work areas by sweeping floors, picking up broken pieces of lumber, shoveling, and disposing of material or debris.
Perform other duties as assigned.