General Worker - Earn $17/hr - Entry Level

NOW HIRING General Labor Associates - Great Entry-Level Opportunity in Coatesville, PA!

Start or continue your manufacturing career with a growing lumber production team! As a General Laborer / Lumber Grader & Stacker, you'll help sort, grade, and stack lumber in a dynamic sawmill environment while supporting safe and efficient operations.

This is an entry-level opportunity with paid training and room to grow. Employees who demonstrate strong attendance, safety awareness, and a solid work ethic may have the opportunity to advance into Sawmill Operator and other production roles.

Great opportunity for anyone with experience in or interested in Manufacturing, Production, Shipping, Warehouse, Light Industrial, Assembly, and other similar supporting positions.

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Overtime, weekends, and schedule flexibility may be required based on production needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort and grade lumber according to size, quality, and production standards.
• Stack lumber safely and remove damaged or defective materials.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
• Help maintain a steady flow of materials throughout production.
• Report quality, equipment, or safety concerns to supervisors.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE requirements and safe equipment practices.
• Work closely with machine operators, forklift drivers, and production team members.
• Perform other duties as needed to support daily sawmill operations.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced sawmill or manufacturing environment.
• Capable of standing, bending, lifting, and performing repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions with attention to detail.
• Dependable with strong attendance and a team-first attitude.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a productive work environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in sawmill, lumber, pallet, manufacturing, construction, farming, warehouse, or other hands-on work environment.
• Prior lumber grading, sorting, stacking, or forklift experience.
• Mechanical aptitude or interest in learning sawmill equipment operation.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment
This position works in an industrial sawmill environment with exposure to noise, sawdust, moving equipment, lumber, forklifts, weather conditions, and varying temperatures. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects, bend, twist, push, pull, reach, and perform repetitive motions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are scheduling same-week interviews!

Please note - Team members must be able to commute to Coatesville, PA. Previous experience is not required, but is a plus. Must be able to work 10-12 hours per day, do manual labor, and lift 40 pounds on a regular basis.

Marathon is an Equal Opportunity

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