Packaging Laborer

Mendocino Forest Products Company • Woods Cross, UT

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Allweather Wood Company is hiring Packaging Laborers at its full-line manufacturing and distribution facility in Woods Cross, Utah. This non-exempt position pays $24.87 per hour and includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) match.

The Packaging Laborer performs production support duties such as banding, tagging, wrapping, and other packaging tasks. The role helps keep work areas clean, organized, and safe while supporting production operations. Employees may be assigned to different duties and departments as production requirements and business needs dictate.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, at least one 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 written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions and use common-sense understanding to carry out tasks.
• Basic reading and writing skills, including the ability to read instructions and memos and write simple sentences.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and walk short distances to inspect lumber.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to control lumber flow through equipment, including operating buttons and control switches.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, and bend as needed for work tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to climb into and out of equipment such as forklifts or Bobcats, and climb stairs or catwalks or step over equipment components when needed.
• Ability to detect unusual odors and meet the role’s specified vision requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required by company policy and OSHA standards.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform lumber piece pulls.
• Apply and remove banding as needed.
• Operate and use 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match

What This Job Offers

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