What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Hand position at Idaho Forest?
Position Expectations:
Serve as a relief operator for a wide variety of functions, machinery and workstations which provides the opportunity to quickly gain skills, learn and promote.
Assist with mill clean-up. Most employees are quickly promoted from this role into something more advanced and specialized.
Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs
Learn the safe and efficient operation of each machine assigned
- Ability to use motorized equipment to transfer waste to designated area
- Ability to use hand tools to clean area: broom, shovel, rake, etc.
- Ability to use an air hose to clean machines free of dust and debris
Maintain a production level work pace
Education & Other Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED (or willingness to quickly obtain one as a condition of employment)
Valid Driver's License is highly preferred
Must be able to work various shifts, days, and overtime as requested
Career Opportunity:
This is a career opportunity that will be promoted from this role into something more advanced and specialized.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement.
Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs.
Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations, and airborne particles (sawdust).
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include, but are not limited to:
- Criminal background check
- Drug and substance test
- Reference check
- Prior work verification
- Driving history (MVR)
- Education verification
- Aptitude/skills testing
- Credit checks
The depth of screening will vary based on the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
Idaho Forest is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.