Lumber Yard Laborer

BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY • Lewiston, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Lumber Yard Laborer is to measure, cut, and trim wooden poles to length as well as drill to customer specifications as needed in a safe and efficient manner. Position will work outdoors in all types of weather. Schedule Monday - Friday from 7am – 3:30pm, possible overtime/weekends as needed. Starting Pay $21+ per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Previous experience working outdoors, using a tape measure, and working with a chainsaw is required.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork.
• Physical stamina and strength.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions; a majority of the time will be working outside.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating heavy machinery
• Experience with log handling

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, trim, and drill wooden poles using a tape measure, hand tools and power tools.
• Assist other employees with moving wood across the yard, into storage location(s), and/or in and out of trucks and rail cars as needed.
• Understand written documents for proper handling of customer products.
• Understand basic safe use of shop tools and complete basic machine maintenance.
• Maintain effective communication with co-workers concerning operational needs.
• Startup and shutdown of equipment, including appropriate safety protocols.
• Perform annual and other preventative or scheduled maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Understand and adhere to OSHA safety rules and work in compliance with the Bell safety standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Affirmative action employer
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
• Consideration of qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
• Commitment to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED