Yard Laborer / Framer
About The Position
This role is for a motivated, self-driven individual seeking a career with growth potential in a long-standing, family-owned company. The Yard Laborer / Framer will be responsible for manually removing excess bark and trimming poles or other wood products to length using hand or power tools, and inspecting for relevant standards. The position also involves acting as a Framer to accurately set the “face” of poles based on specifications, identifying, measuring, and marking poles appropriately. Additionally, the role includes assisting with any other physical tasks associated with operations and working as part of a team to embrace the company's mission and values of excellence, stewardship, and entrepreneurial spirit.
Requirements
- Ability to use chain saw and hand tools (including tape measure) or ability to learn.
- Ability to keep accurate records and submit reports.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in saw/pole/lumber mill, industrial operations, and/or in an outdoor environment in variable weather conditions is preferred.
- Experience operating heavy equipment is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Shaving with a draw knife, any areas missed by the mechanical shaver, and problem spots or repairing damaged spots on poles and other products.
- Measuring and marking properly the locations of the gains, holes, tags and other associated parts of poles and other products.
- Measuring ground lines, tops, knots of poles and other products for compliance with ANSI, AWAP, ASTM, REA grading standards.
- Properly identify any defects, limited or prohibited, and apply the proper grading rules per ANSI, AWPA, ASTM, REA standards.
- Drilling the holes with precision and accuracy per the framing instructions of the customers.
- Performing the proper ground-line preparation on poles that require it.
- Install any and all associated markings per the customers’ specifications, including but not limited to; star locks, marking tags, specialty tags, burn brands, balance points.
- Assisting with other duties as assigned by Management.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
