Packaging Laborer

Mendocino Forest Products Company•Ukiah, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Allweather Wood Company (AWW) is looking for Packaging Laborers to join our Treating department located in Ukiah, CA. This is a non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $24.87 and includes benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401K match. Allweather Wood is the largest producer and distributor of waterborne preservative treated wood products in the Western USA. Operating six wood preserving plants in California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, these state-of-the-art facilities enable year-round production of a variety of preservative systems, fire retardants and wood species, including Douglas-fir, Hem fir, and Southern Yellow Pine. With support from two full-service distribution centers in California, Allweather Wood partners with home improvement retailers, lumberyards, and building material dealers to bring a full range of preservative and fire-retardant lumber and plywood products to market.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or a minimum of one (1) month of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read, understand, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to follow instructions provided in written, verbal, or diagram form and apply common sense understanding to carry out tasks
Basic reading and writing skills, including the ability to read instructions and memos and write simple sentences
Regularly required to stand for extended periods and walk short distances to inspect lumber
Frequently uses hands and fingers to control the flow of lumber through equipment, including operating buttons and control switches
Occasionally required to kneel, stoop, and bend to perform tasks such as feeding materials into racks or addressing equipment issues
Uses hand tools such as staplers, barcode scanners, and rubber mallets on an occasional basis
May operate a handheld tool (up to approximately 10 pounds) using repetitive or controlled motion
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation
May be required to climb into and out of equipment such as forklifts or Bobcats
May be required to climb stairs, catwalks, or step over equipment components to access work areas or perform repairs
Requires the ability to detect unusual odors (e.g., burning or equipment malfunctions)
Requires specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust focus
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration from machinery such as saws, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.
Frequently exposed to airborne particles, including sawdust, wood chips, bark, lubricants, fumes, and the risk of electrical shock.
Exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, when working in or around outdoor areas of the facility.
Frequent interaction with powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts and Bobcats in active work zones.
Work surfaces may be uneven, slippery, or covered with debris, requiring heightened awareness and caution.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, requiring the consistent use of hearing protection in designated areas.
Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated by company policy and OSHA Standards, which may include Safety glasses or face shields, hearing protection, safety gloves, steel-toe safety footwear, hard hats, and respiratory protection if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification preferred, or the ability to successfully complete training and obtain certification.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of production support duties, including banding, tagging, wrapping, and other packaging-related tasks.
Responsible for maintaining clean, organized, and safe work areas while supporting production operations.
Employees are assigned to various duties as needed to meet production requirements and business needs.
Perform lumber piece pulls
Apply and remove banding as needed
Operate and utilize the lumber track (computer) system
Operate forklifts safely and efficiently
Maintain cleanliness and perform general housekeeping duties
Complete barcoding activities accurately
Provide relief support for machine operators
Assist on the lumber wrap line
Support lumber treater operations as a helper
Conduct inventory and cycle counts
Work in various departments as needed
Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times