COMPANY BENEFITS
We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career.
Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience.
If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team! You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor.
We offer outstanding benefits that include company paid:
Health with Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Telemedicine Program through Teladoc
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Vacations and 7 Paid Holidays
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Employee Referral Program
Rally Health Rewards Program
Additionally, we offer:
Safety Incentives
Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Wellness Incentives and Employee Recognition Programs
Conditional Relocation Assistance
Conditional Tuition Assistance
On-the-Job Training
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Potential for additional Paid Time Off hours
Uniform Rental and Boot Purchase Program
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
Operate and monitor area equipment throughout the mills and yard to ensure to include: hang-ups with lumber or equipment, position of lumber when reaching next machine center.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Set-up, operate and maintain machine centers in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
Clear lumber/equipment hang-ups
Ensure lumber is in proper position before arriving at next machine center
Clean and align optimizers and change saws and guides as needed
Clean workstation and surrounding area making sure it is clean and free of debris
Lubricate components as necessary
Control machine center input and output, lumber flow and speed
Complete production tallies, downtime tallies and daily reports as required
Stop or reset equipment or machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor
Assist other operators loading and unloading lumber as necessary
Participate in action planning process
All other duties assigned by supervisor
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Possess adequate fitness and stamina in order to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks.
Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors
Able to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in keeping operations running smoothly.
Able to perform the job with limited supervision
Understand basic mathematical skills
Understand basic machine components and operation, including working around moving mechanical parts and vibrations
Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly
Arrive on time and stay on task in order to contribute to better output and reaching production goals.
Able to work well in an industrial environment, and as part of a team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Perform tasks such as walking, climbing, or standing for long periods of time.
Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time
Ability to work outside in all conditions.
Must be comfortable working around loud equipment.
Able to work while in a harness at heights over 4 feet.
Able to lift 50 lbs.
throughout work shift
SAFETY
Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, i.
e.
, hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reflective wear.
Report immediately to your supervisor or any available supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly to eliminate unsafe conditions
Do not enter restricted areas.
Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge.
Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating.
Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers.
Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back.
Never approach a saw while it is still running.
Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company.
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