What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator - Post Plant position at Madison Wood Preservers, Inc.?
Hours: Monday – Thursday 5am–3:30pm, Friday 7am–3:30pm (48 hours/week)
Madison Wood’s Post Plant Operation consists of the manufacturing of Virginia Field Pine posts from full length logs. The Post Plant is an essential operation of Madison Wood with shifts starting as early as 5am and work weeks consisting of as many as 48 hours per week. Posts are manufactured through manual labor and the use of proprietary equipment as well as heavy machinery, such as wheel loaders, knuckle boom, and or forklifts. This position offers the opportunity to operate equipment, though not guaranteed. The ability to perform manual labor is essential. This includes but is not limited to the following:
- Maneuvering/lifting large heavy wooden posts
- Strapping posts
- Shoveling/cleaning debris
- Operating pneumatic/power tools
- Ability to operate chainsaw
- Working in varying temperatures
- Operating heavy machinery
We love to see:
- Current forklift certification with at least 2 years of recent forklift experience is preferred but not necessary
- Heavy machinery experience
- Stable job history
- Positive attitude
- Consistent Attendance
- Enjoys working outside
Benefits:
- Employer paid Medical Insurance,
- Dental Insurance
- 401-K with matching
- Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
Hiring Process:
- If your job requirements meet our needs, we will contact you to set up an initial interview.
- From there you may be asked to complete a secondary interview that consists of job shadowing for a minimum of two hours along with meeting your potential direct supervisor.
- Job offers are contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.
Benefits include: Vacation, Earned Sick Leave, Holidays, Employer paid Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401-K, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability.
We wish you the best of luck in your career search! Thank you for your interest in our company.
Madison Wood Preservers, Inc.
Jared Ross, HR
216 Oak Park Road
Madison VA 22727
540-738-3004
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $17 - $18