GENERAL LABOR

John A Biewer Co Inc•Seneca, IL

8d•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of tasks and assist as needed throughout the lumber treating facility. Duties include operating splitting, stacking, and delathing equipment; identifying and tagging lumber materials; packaging lumber units for customer shipping; completing safety documentation; and maintaining clean work areas. The role offers the opportunity to gain fundamental knowledge of machines and equipment in preparation for advancement to a machine operator role. This is a safety-sensitive position in an industrial manufacturing environment. Employees must comply with OSHA regulations and company safety policies, complete required drug and alcohol testing procedures, and wear required protective equipment. The position works Monday through Friday on the first shift, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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.
Ability to 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.
Stand or walk for extended periods of 8–12-hour shifts.
Climb and descend steps, stairways, or ladders several times per shift.
Regularly lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and use hand tools.
Comply with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and required drug and alcohol testing procedures.
Wear hearing protection, a hard hat, safety glasses, safety footwear, and a high-visibility shirt or vest.

Nice To Haves

Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Gain fundamental knowledge of machines and equipment to advance to a machine operator role.
Run 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 before treatment.
Use delather equipment to remove lathe sticks from lumber layers after treatment.
Identify sizes of plywood and lumber and match barcodes to the appropriate lumber units.
Apply barcode tags and placards to lumber units using a bander or pneumatic or electric stapling gun, and use a ladder when necessary.
Package lumber units with wrapping material and place pilers and loading sticks on bagged material for customer shipping.
Complete required safety forms, checklists, and permits.
Perform lockout/tagout procedures as required.
Follow safety procedures and policies and work with co-workers to maintain a safe working environment.
Report near misses, incidents, or potentially unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Maintain clean work areas by sweeping floors, picking up broken lumber, shoveling, and disposing of material or debris.
Perform other duties as assigned.