Sawyer

Full Time

Palmer, MA, US

Salary Range: $18.36 To $22.44 Annually

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