What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Helper position at Interstate + Lakeland Lumber?
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Summary/Objective: The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards within our mill shop facility. This role is crucial in ensuring a safe and efficient working environment for our employees and visitors.
Essential Functions:
- Cleaning designated areas of the mill shop, including floors, machinery, and equipment.
- Dispose of waste and recyclables according to company procedures.
- Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors regularly to maintain cleanliness.
- Clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces as needed.
- Follow all health and safety regulations and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
- Report any maintenance issues or safety concerns to management promptly.
- Always adhere to company policies and procedures.
Competencies:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to meet project deadlines
- Practical mathematics and measuring skills
- Able to function effectively as part of a production team.
- Physical ability to stand, bend, stoop, lift and climb ladders as needed.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and works well with others.
Required Education and Experience:
- Ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers
- Must be able to follow directions follow specific work procedures/steps
Preferred Experience:
- Previous Carpentry/Woodworking/Constructions experience
- Prior Assembly experience
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Working Conditions and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to airborne particles, dust, debris, moving forklifts, noise, and vibration. Physical demands include:
- Standing: Alternates between occasional and frequent standing and sitting as necessary to complete task performed at variable bench levels. Periods of time can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours consecutively.
- Walking: Occasionally between workstations or to obtain parts and supplies.
- Sitting: Alternates between sitting and standing as necessary to complete tasks performed at bench level. Periods of time can range from 15 minutes to 2 hours. The worker will alternate between sitting and standing on a frequent to constant basis, alternating between the two and the worker’s discretion.
- Lifting: May lift smaller items weighing ounces on a frequent to constant basis throughout the day (hand tools, screws, wires, etc.). May occasionally to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances.
- Carrying: May occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds for short distances.
- Pushing/Pulling: May occasionally push/pull cart with supplies for short distances with up to 30 pounds of force. The worker may use less than 10 pounds of push/pull force frequently to constantly throughout the day while performing assembly duties (this will include pushing and pulling on pieces of the item being assembled)
- Controlling: Occasional to frequent if operating machinery.
- Climbing: The worker may be required to use a flight of stairs or a step stool on an occasional basis.
- Balancing: Within normal limits.
- Bending/Stooping: Occasionally at waist level if retrieving a dropped item. The worker may slightly bend at the neck level on an occasional frequent basis while working on products.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is full-time, Non-Exempt Typical hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Mill shop: 1 year (Preferred)
- Industrial cleaning: 1 year (Preferred)
- Hand tools: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bethel, CT 06801 (Required)
Work Location: In person