Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will be expected to perform general sawmill clean up and operational support duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities:

• Performs general sawmill cleanup
• Monitors all waste conveyors to ensure smooth flow of materials to hog and chipper on the round table.
• Cleans up debris under hog belt, on singulators, slasher and swing saw decks.
• Directs all Dry End and Green End waste onto the include to drum chipper.
• Re-enters hog overflow material occasionally.
• Performs clean up in the hog building and resets hog metal detector and restarts hog belt.
• Maintains fuel/oil levels in chainsaws.
• Refuels loader when needed.
• Performs pre-trip inspection checklist.
• When required, assist/relieves on other production jobs
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays if needed

Safety:

• Operates in a safe manner in accordance with work safety rules, regulations and policies.
• Recognize and eliminate all safety hazards.

Working Conditions:

• Required to lift, pull, push 50+ lbs. or greater following standard operating and safety procedures

• Physical requirements include, regularly being required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb and balance

• Climbing ladders and working in elevated heights

• Working in confined spaces

• Working in dusty (must be able to wear a dust mask) and loud conditions

• Working around moving equipment

• Working in hot and cold temperatures

• Ability to stand for particularly sustained periods of time

• Frequent walking, reaching, pulling, stooping, lifting, pushing, grasping, climbing, and balancing

• Ability to understand, remember, and apply instructions

• Ability to apply best judgement in performing job duties which include making decisions and communicating

• PPE is required

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• Must be 18 years old
• Manufacturing or Warehouse experience preferred but not required

Employee Benefits include:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Schedule:

• Full-time
• 10-hour shifts
• Rotating shifts
• Holidays
• Extended day, evening, and weekend work (including Saturday & Sunday) may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice.

Bienville Lumber Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.