What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pine Manufacturing Pro position at Hancock Lumber?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Pine Manufacturing Pro is responsible for performing tasks at entry-level workstation(s) in a specific mill department: Sawmill, Planer Mill, or Moulder. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, team-oriented, and willing to learn.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SAFETY: OUR TOP PRIORITY
Understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
Take personal responsibility for their own safety and those working around them.
Participate in safety huddles, stretch huddles, and near miss program.
Report unsafe conditions and behaviors when recognized.
Wear required PPE.
ENGAGEMENT
Collaborate effectively with team members and contribute ideas for process improvement.
Be a reliable team member with good attendance.
Other duties may be assigned.
A. Sawmill Department – Sticker Placer
Place stickers between layers of boards or ensure sticker chute is full.
Ensure extra stickers are placed on bottom layers.
Cull out non-uniform stickers.
Keep up with stacker feed rate.
Keep work area clean and orderly.
Other duties may be assigned.
B. Sawmill Department – Sash Tailer
Distribute boards from the sash gang to the edger, trimmer, or chipper appropriately.
Keep the chipper running, clearing jams, etc.
Keep work area clean and orderly.
Other duties may be assigned.
C. Planer Mill and Moulder Departments – Board Puller
Stack lumber properly and neatly according to SOP.
Understand and stack like grades according to milling list specifications.
Communicate full cart, push from work area, and replace with new cart.
Keep work area clean and orderly.
Other duties may be assigned.
D. Planer Mill and Moulder Departments – Wrap and Strap
Ensure proper tag placement, number of staples, and wrap fit before packaging.
Confirm physical tally is accurate to what tag reads.
Follow all packaging SOPs.
Keep work area clean and orderly.
Other duties may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Able to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Effective communication skills for reporting issues and collaborating with team members.
- Able to read and count.
DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and contribute to a positive work culture.
REPETITIVE PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Lift 60# from floor to waist, lift 40# from waist to shoulder
- Carry 60# over a distance exceeding 12 feet
- Push 100# in a wheeled cart
- Stand on a cement floor for long periods of time
- Bend, stoop, or squat to floor level repeatedly
- Reach overhead to grasp materials
- Ability to walk up and down stairs to access machinery
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the job role. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
- Unique culture focused on safety, shared leadership, and respect for all voices
- Work-life balance and consistent schedules
- Insurance options including health, dental, life, short term disability, and additional voluntary benefits such as accidental insurance for you and/or family members
- 401(k) plan with a company discretionary match and free access to investment advisors
- Paid time off for vacation, sick/flex, holidays, childbirth, and bereavement
- Employee discount on building materials
- Safety footwear reimbursement, prescription safety glasses reimbursement, and year-end awards and recognition