Woodshop Laborer

THE TRUSTED NAME FOR GENERATIONS Gerber Wood Products Seeks: WOODSHOP LABORER (Mill Assistant I)

Gerber Lumber and Hardware has been supplying the Kidron, Ohio area with building materials since 1901. Their rich, Christian heritage was founded on the principles of Honesty, Integrity, and Quality. This family‑owned company continues to provide dedicated service to its customers and an enjoyable, supportive work environment for its employees. EP Gerber & Sons Inc. now consists of four divisions:
Gerber Lumber & Hardware, Gerber Wood Products, Hillside Hardware, and Solid Dimensions.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/STD/LTD/Life, 401K, HSA
• 10D PTO & 10D Holiday
• Potential for monthly goal bonus
• Annual Profit‑Sharing Plan
• Employee Discount
• Work Schedule:
  
  6:00 am - 4:30 pm M‑Th
• Status-FT position
• Overtime periodically occurs
• Work on‑site
• Reports to the GWP Plant Manager

• Load & unload boards from the line into carts.
• Assist with feeding the straight‑line sawing/sander and stacking of wood.
• Sweep or clean up the production floor when no other production help is needed.
• Notify the Plant Manager of any supply or maintenance needs.
• Willingness to be flexible by working under different Team Leaders and to assist in any area of production where there is a need.
• General production could involve any of the equipment in the company.
• Periodic overtime is possible.

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience
• Experience working on a variety of milling equipment

• Knowledge of safety laws and regulations
• Good communication skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Quality is a priority; detail‑oriented
• Knowledge of wood and wood species

• Heavy physical demands. Must be able to stand for most of the day and easily and frequently lift and carry 25‑75 lbs. Work also requires the ability to climb, reach, pull, stoop, crawl, and bend constantly.
• Requires the ability to stand on hard surfaces for long periods. May encounter foot and leg fatigue, backaches, and other types of muscle fatigue.

• Work indoors in a manufacturing setting. Often works in hot/humid conditions and cold/damp conditions. The work tends to be repetitive and physically demanding.
• May be exposed to harmful materials, fumes, odors, loud noise, and dangerous machinery. To avoid injury, workers must wear safety clothing, such as gloves, eye and ear protection, and safety shoes where required.
• Most accidents can be avoided by observing proper operating procedures and safety practices.