Machine Tender

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We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our clients team in Aitkin, MN as a Machine Tender. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of their production processes and maintaining the high standards of quality customers expect.

If you are passionate about learning, have a strong work ethic, and are ready to take on new challenges, we would love to hear from you.

This is a temp to hire position. ...

Work hours : Monday-Thursday, 6a-4 : 30p

Responsibilities :

• Inspect materials and sort boards for defects to ensure conformance to specifications. Unload boards from hand trucks or pallets to sawmill deck and position boards on the table for cutting.
• Remove materials and products from machines and equipment and stack on racks using hand tools and moving devices.
• Perform general cleaning on machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions according to instructions.
• Learn species and patterns.

Additional Responsibilities :

• May be required to pull staples from lumber.
• May be required to record production and operational data, such as the amount of materials processed.

Skills and Qualifications :

• High School diploma with 1 year of experience in the lumber distribution business (helpful but not required).
• Knowledge of raw materials and production processes (helpful but not required).
• Knowledge of machines and tools (helpful but not required).
• The job requires standing for about 2 / 3 of the time and walking for 1 / 3 of the time.
• About 85% of the time this position involves lifting and carrying items.
• Must be able to manually lift up to 20 pounds about 2 / 3 of the time and up to 50 pounds about 1 / 3 of the time.
• Must wear the appropriate PPE based on job requirements, such as safety glasses, ear plugs, and gloves.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Ability to learn pattern sizes, material grade, and species.
• Ability to stack lumber of any pattern, per size and width requirements.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is necessary.

Apply today!

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We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our clients team in Aitkin, MN as a Machine Tender. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of their production processes and maintaining the high standards of quality customers expect.

If you are passionate about learning, have a strong work ethic, and are ready to take on new challenges, we would love to hear from you.

This is a temp to hire position.

Work hours : Monday-Thursday, 6a-4 : 30p

Responsibilities :

• Inspect materials and sort boards for defects to ensure conformance to specifications. Unload boards from hand trucks or pallets to sawmill deck and position boards on the table for cutting.
• Remove materials and products from machines and equipment and stack on racks using hand tools and moving devices.
• Perform general cleaning on machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions according to instructions.
• Learn species and patterns.

Additional Responsibilities :

• May be required to pull staples from lumber.
• May be required to record production and operational data, such as the amount of materials processed.

Skills and Qualifications :

• High School diploma with 1 year of experience in the lumber distribution business (helpful but not required).
• Knowledge of raw materials and production processes (helpful but not required).
• Knowledge of machines and tools (helpful but not required).
• The job requires standing for about 2 / 3 of the time and walking for 1 / 3 of the time.
• About 85% of the time this position involves lifting and carrying items.
• Must be able to manually lift up to 20 pounds about 2 / 3 of the time and up to 50 pounds about 1 / 3 of the time.
• Must wear the appropriate PPE based on job requirements, such as safety glasses, ear plugs, and gloves.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Ability to learn pattern sizes, material grade, and species.
• Ability to stack lumber of any pattern, per size and width requirements.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is necessary.

Apply today!

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key responsibilities

Inspect materials and sort boards for defects to ensure conformance to specifications. Unload boards from hand trucks or pallets to sawmill deck and position boards on the table for cutting.

Remove materials and products from machines and equipment and stack on racks using hand tools and moving devices.Perform general cleaning on machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions according to instructions.

Learn species and patterns.Additional Responsibilities : May be required to pull staples from lumber.May be required to record production and operational data, such as the amount of materials processed.

experience

1-4 years

skills

High School diploma with 1 year of experience in the lumber distribution business (helpful but not required).Knowledge of raw materials and production processes (helpful but not required).

Knowledge of machines and tools (helpful but not required).

qualifications

The job requires standing for about 2 / 3 of the time and walking for 1 / 3 of the time.About 85% of the time this position involves lifting and carrying items.

Must be able to manually lift up to 20 pounds about 2 / 3 of the time and up to 50 pounds about 1 / 3 of the time.Must wear the appropriate PPE based on job requirements, such as safety glasses, ear plugs, and gloves.

Must have basic math skills.Ability to learn pattern sizes, material grade, and species.Ability to stack lumber of any pattern, per size and width requirements.

Attention to detail and accuracy is necessary.

education

High School