Sawyer Job Palmer area,Massachusetts USA,Manufacturing / Production

JOB TITLE: Sawyer

EMPLOYER:

Sherwood Lumber Corporation

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Yard Foreman

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/2/2022

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating the PET (Precision End Trim Saw) to fulfill custom length orders of lumber; operating forklift to maintain production and staging/loading finished goods for shipment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates PET (Precision End Trim Saw) Saw; includes setup by feeding and removing product from saw.
Operates appropriate tools/vehicles including forklift, hydraulic bump, pilers, snips, and sledgehammer.
Prepares orders for shipment.
Stacks and wraps processed material.
Loads/Unloads Trucks.
Manages yard maintenance/housekeeping as required.
Reports shop supply inventory to leadership.
Paints and seals the ends of lumber.
Performs pre-use safety checks on all equipment and tools utilized.
Maintains condition of equipment and tools.
Remains in compliance with all safety procedures and use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Completes all job tasks in a timely fashion, prioritized to meet customer delivery expectations.
Maintains a clean, safe working environment by cleaning debris and sawdust.
Assists in scheduled cycle & spot counts as needed.
Assists in coaching new hires during the on-boarding process.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma, six months to one-year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer skills required:
Time & Labor Management System; and Electronic Mail Software (Outlook).
Other skills required:
Solid Communication Skills (both verbal & written).
Ability to read a tape measure.
Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication).
Basic computer skills (Preferred).
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work closely with peers on team orientated goals.
Ability to follow company directives and instruction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Continually required to stand and/or walk.
Occasionally required to sit in addition to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
Occasionally exposed to the following outside weather conditions: extreme heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid.
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used:
Fork-Lift.

7am start