What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lumber Puller/Piler position at NWH?
NHW Overview:
NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14 hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 40 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.
Responsibilities include:
- Lumber Handler is responsible for safely handling, sorting, and stacking rough cut lumber by dimension, species, and grade
- Ensure lumber is placed accurately and neatly into the appropriate cart
- Working in open warehouses and keeping work areas safe and clean
- May perform other duties as required associated with handling of wood products
Requirements include:
- Must be safety conscious, have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment
- Must have and maintain excellent attendance record
- Work at a fast pace and be detail oriented team player
- Pre-employment drug-screen required
- Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Always required to wear personal protective equipment
- Cross train in other production related jobs
- An all-around positive work attitude, at all times
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage
- Prescription Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Benefit
- Health Saving Account (HSA)
- 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.