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Basic Laborer

Swift Lumber
Atmore, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/29/2025 CLOSED ON 2/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Basic Laborer position at Swift Lumber?

 

Job Description

General:

This position is considered an entry level position and is responsible for being able to fill in where needed in any part of the sawmill and working on any shift as needed. This position is also responsible for performing all assigned duties as a member of a flexible work team in accordance with safety rules and regulations.

 

Preferred candidates will be motivated, positive and energetic and have a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in an industrial facility.

 

The physical demands of the job include, but are not limited to:

 

FREQUENT standing (2-4 hours without a break), shoveling/sweeping (cleanup), grasping to manipulate power tools, pushing, pulling and twisting motions (pulling/stacking, etc. lumber), using hands and fingers to push buttons and switches, lifting 10-50 pounds (lumber), climbing stairs, ladders 

 

CONTINUOUS use of vision needed to sort/grade lumber, hearing to understand and respond to various equipment sounds, process alarms, radio messages, etc., working in cold and hot areas.

 

RESPONSIBILTIES:

Performs duties as assigned, complies with all safety regulations and practices and follows specific directions.  The tasks associated with this position include but are not limited to:

 

  • Performing all clean-up operations throughout the plant.
  • Assisting maintenance with repairs.
  • Performing all tasks with the following objectives in mind; safety, environmental, quality, productively in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
  • Assist in all areas of the Plant of as directed by Supervisor.

 

                          

 

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