General Laborer

General Laborer

This is a full-time opportunity working for a world class hardwood lumber manufacturer. This is a good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more. If you are someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education this job may be a good fit for you.

NWH provides competitive wages starting at $22.93/hr with advancement to $25.14/hr within the first 90 days depending on performance. Shift schedule is M-F day shift 6:00am 2:30pm, with pre-scheduled OT possible.

NWH is a world class, Integrated, global supplier of wood products to the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. We serve the industrial market segment worldwide. We are searching for a candidate who is a team player with a can-do attitude who enjoys a challenge.

Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage. Pre-tax Health Savings Account and 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match. Company paid life insurance and short-term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Program.

General Responsibilities:

• Work safely - know, understand, and follow NWH safety rules.
• Ability to clearly communicate with your peers and leadership via radio in a noisy production setting.
• Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand eye and foot coordination while safely maintaining the flow of the product.
• Handling, sorting, and stacking sanded lumber by dimension, species and grade.
• Utilize hand tools / wheel barrows cleaning up sawmill debris.
• Operate mobile equipment.
• Ability to cross train on 2-3 operator positions in your first 6-12 months.

Qualifications:

• Must be safety conscious, have a positive attitude and work well in a team
• Must have excellent attendance
• High school or GED equivalent.
• Work at a fast pace and be detail oriented.
• Pre-employment drug-screen & background check required.
• Candidates must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Always requires personal protective equipment be worn.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage/Prescription Plans
• Recognition & Rewards Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefit
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Center Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement Events and Activities
• Employee Referral Bonus (No cap)

NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.