Woodworker (General - Assorted Positions)

Woodworker (General - Assorted Positions)

As the team at Harris Hardwoods continues to grow, we're inviting responsible and reliable adults interested in a long-term career to apply!

We offer a competitive salary, $2500 sign-on bonus, a broad range of benefits, great hours, 3-day weekends, and year around work.

Position Overview:

A Woodworker's duties may vary to include: inspecting cut wood for defects, measuring, chopping, ensuring quality control, stacking & packaging products for next steps in the manufacturing process, stave layup and gluing of panels, and completing basic paperwork. They may also assist in minor machine maintenance, cleaning and organization, and other important team tasks.

Inexperienced new assistants may begin with basic tasks, and will be trained with the goal of eventually becoming a fully trained operator. More experienced new hires will participate in higher, more complex tasks, and in learning the Harris Hardwoods Way.

Rate of pay is based on experience and position.

Education and Experience:

Mechanical skills and the ability to accurately use/read calipers and other measuring devices is helpful. Entry-level workers can be taught most skills on the job when there is a desire and drive to learn.

Training often includes set-up, operating and tending machines; marking, feeding wood; laying up staves, gluing panels, planing and sanding; various specialty projects, and machine basic maintenance. Operators also track orders, piece counts, and other important production numbers.

Other general duties/requirements:

• Maintain good attendance and be punctual
• Be organized and make good use of time
• Keep the work area, machinery, and tools neat, clean, and in proper order
• Follow standard operating and safety procedures, and ensure that all OSHA regulations are followed (i.e., Follow Job Hazard Analysis and Lock Out/Tag Out guidelines to ensure safe operations)
• The proper use of protective safety gear and equipment is always required
• Attend all safety training and other company meetings as required
• Seek continuous improvement throughout the department
• Stay informed by reading company communications and postings
• Cross-train when available and assist in other work areas when needed
• Read and understand the company’s Employee Handbook for company policy, procedures and goals
• Ensure consistent quality standards are maintained and project specifications are followed with a strong attention to detail
• Keep complete, accurate, legible documentation
• Be a self-starter, requiring minimal supervision to stay on task and complete assigned tasks
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work collaboratively and respectfully with team members.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to walk, squat, stoop, bend, reach, and turn
• Must be able to negotiate all normal body movements associated with climbing a ladder
• Must be able to lift/move/push up to 75 lbs safely and correctly

Qualifications:

• Minimum age requirement for machine operation: 18 years
• High School Diploma or GED completion
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Must be willing to submit to a pre-employment drug test
• Must be able to reliably commute to Foreston MN

Working Specifics and Conditions:

Regular work hours: (Overtime work often required on Fridays)

1st Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm

2nd Shift: [currently] Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 7:30pm - This may adjust later in the future.

• Workplace noise is in the high range and requires to use of hearing protection at all times.
• The use of foot protection (anti-crush toe shoes) and safety glasses are always required.
• The workplace is a semi-climate-controlled environment – it will be warm in the summer and cold in the winter.
• Wood dust will be present.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Harris Hardwoods may require a level of cross-training, so learning other machines and duties may be a part of the job.

This job description is not intended to offer nor create a contract between Harris Hardwoods LLC and any individual.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Foreston, MN 56330 (Required)

Work Location: In person