Job Description

This is an entry-level labor position where you will be responsible for quickly and efficiently separating and stacking finished lumber in carts to help complete and fulfill orders. Excellent opportunities for advancement. Starting pay is $26.36.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pulling lumber that comes off a conveyor belt
• Sorting lumber by size, grade, and species
• Stack lumber into carts
• General labor and clean-up
• Meet Productivity goals while maintaining safety in every aspect of the job
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old
• Must be able to pass a drug screen inclusive of THC
• Industrial/Manufacturing experience preferred but not required
• Need to have the ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor environment
• Capable of performing all physical tasks, with accommodation if necessary
• Must be willing to learn new skills and work with a team
• Available to work Monday-Friday day or night shift (the candidate hired for this position will begin on day shift, but may be subject to shift changes in accordance with notification requirements.)
• Must be willing to maintain membership in good standing with Western States Regional Council of Carpenters

Position Type/Schedule

This is a full-time, nonexempt union position, and overtime work may be required as job duties demand. Per FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt and will be considered eligible for overtime pay. A typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, with ten-hour shifts; however, some Friday work may be required.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Previous experience in industrial/manufacturing setting is a plus
• Effectively be able to communicate through written and verbal forms of communication
• Understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Capable of performing basic two-digit addition and subtraction
• Comfortable working in varying weather, both indoors and outdoors.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

This position is classified as “safety-sensitive,” meaning that an accident in this role could result in loss of life, serious bodily injury, or significant damage to property or the environment, as such candidates will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment drug screening, inclusive of marijuana (THC).

Benefits & Pay

• Starting Pay: $26.36+ shift differential if applicable
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Health Insurance
• Employer-paid Employee and Family Life Insurance
• Paid time off, Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Employee Referral Program
• Retirement Savings Contributions
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options, Additional Life, Pet, Illness, and Accident Insurance.

Alta Forest Products is an equal opportunity employer. It considers all applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, disability, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation and gender identity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.