Sawmill Production Associate

4 weeks ago


Independence, United States Woodgrain Full time

Woodgrain is proud to be a family owned and operated manufacturer with over 65 years of product innovation, quality service, and business growth. Woodgrain in Independence, VA is a sawmill operation providing materials to our manufacturing facilities to produce wood molding, prefinished molding, wood doors and products, and wood window parts, as well as supply materials to various external customers. Woodgrain is a worldwide manufacturer and is proud to be one of the largest millwork operations today. 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sawmill Production Associate basic function is the handling, flipping, inspecting, and sorting lumber on a conveyor to determine the product finish meets quality or if it needs to be transferred to another processing machine to make the finished product ready to be graded and stacked. The position reports directly to our Sawmill Production Manager. Production experience is called upon for the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the plant. All Woodgrain employees will be expected to exemplify our core values and put Safety Above All.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working at all times.
  • Maintain feed chain conveyors to prevent boards from becoming crossed up or jammed to allow the line to run continually throughout the shift.
  • Handling boards by flipping, inspecting, and sorting lumber.
  • Make sure chains and guards are in place to help make the work area as safe as possible.
  • Keep work area clear of wood and debris.
  • Occasionally operate a chain saw.  

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Lock out/Tag out trained.
  • Must be SAFETY minded while working in a production environment.
  • Lifting and physical activity is required for this position, must be able to move boards and wood pieces.

 

The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical sawmill environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Self-starter.
  • Basic computer knowledge/skills.
  • Problem solver/decision making skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Detail oriented.

BENEFITS:

Compensation is commensurate with experience ($15.00 to $18.00 per hour). Woodgrain has a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, term life insurance, disability, 401(k), and other valuable benefits.


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