What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer position at Collins Logo?
At Collins, we’re committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, that starts with responsible stewardship of our 370,000 acres of FSC®-certified forestlands. We operate in Chester, California; Lakeview, Oregon; and Kane, Pennsylvania, producing softwood and hardwood lumber. Our Chester location also includes the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store.
Position Summary:
The General Laborer position introduces the employee to the basic components of either the green or dry end of the sawmill. The General Laborer gains experience by performing duties in the assigned mill, including cleanup duties and the operation of one or of various pieces of equipment. This individual performs these duties as assigned until the General Laborer bids into an open position, when available.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
- Act as a floater to learn multiple positions in the mill as needed on a daily basis.
- Learn and perform operator roles and responsibilities as assigned.
- Learn and perform startup and shut down procedures for specific equipment and department requirements.
- Sweep and shovel including debris, wood pieces, broken boards, and sawdust.
- Lift, flip, pull, and push lumber.
- Operate a full wheelbarrow to clean and haul waste materials and use air to blow the floor and equipment.
- Maintain waste systems (hog/chipper/conveyors) by identifying clogs and clearing clogged waste.
- Use hand and power tools such as a circular saw and/or chainsaw to break up materials for removal.
- Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
- On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
Position Requirements: Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
- Knowledge and ability to operate hand and power tools preferred.
- Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.
Environmental Conditions:
May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable temperature and weather conditions.
Required Personal Protective Equipment:
Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, and a face shield.
$17.85 Per Hour
Salary : $18