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About Woodgrain:
Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.
2nd Shift Position Hours: 4:00 pm - 2:30 am Monday - Thursday and occasional Friday's
Job Summary: The objective is to keep a constant flow of logs are provided to the Saw. Logs are fed to the saw on chains. The operator controls the boxes and mantains and watches the logs keeping them straight as they enter the saw and then the flipper. The box and knives then shave the logs into shavings that then transfer to the production facility. The operator is to perform general maintenance of the saw and auger which includes changing knives.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Expectations and Performance Measures:
The Operator continually monitors the log flow into the operation. This is includes but is not limited to:
- Monitoring log quality to ensure standards are met
- Overseeing the flow of logs entering the sawmill
- Inspecting logs for any foreign objects - remove with proper equipment and safety standards
- Visually monitor the video screens showing infeed chains, inside the log deck, residual conveyors
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Education and Continuous Training:
- Lock out/Tag out (Training done on site)
- Must be SAFETY minded while working in a production environment
- Adhere to all Safety policies and procedures
- Lifting and physical activiy is required in this position
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical sawmill environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and is regularly exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Summary of Company Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with a Company Match
- Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
- Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.
All legitimate Woodgrain job opportunities must be applied for through our official Applicant Tracking System at jobs.woodgrain.com or through our partnership with Indeed using their "Apply with Indeed" feature. Woodgrain will never ask candidates for money to cover hiring costs. Woodgrain does not charge any fees for job applications or hiring procedures.