Yard Laborer

BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY • Lewiston, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Yard Laborer is to measure, cut, and trim wooden poles to length in a safe and efficient manner. This position will work outdoors in all types of weather. The schedule is Monday - Friday from 7am – 3:30pm, with possible overtime and weekends as needed. The starting pay is $21+ per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience.
• Previous experience working outdoors.
• Previous experience using a tape measure.
• Previous experience working with a chainsaw is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating heavy machinery.
• Experience with log handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, and trim 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.
• Hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
• 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