At Big River Forest Products, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. When you join our team, you become part of a community that values hard work, innovation, and collaboration. Responsibilities Entry level position with opportunity to learn and explore many jobs within the plant site including production, equipment maintenance, and supervision Learn to fill in on various machine stations Basic math skills Shovel, rake, and sweep wood byproducts Stack and pile lumber The work is fast paced and can, at times, be demanding Repetitive lifting and working in both hot and cold work environments. HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred Prefer a proven job history with longevity and exceptional attendance and safety record Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
Physical Requirements:
Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement. Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs. Frequent climbing stairs Frequent and repetitious use of upper extremities (i.e. shoulders, arms, wrists, hands) in gripping, turning, manipulating objects of various sizes, shapes, weights Repetitious bending, kneeling or stretching Repetitious pushing and pulling 20 lbs. at 30" working height Occasional walking short distances Occasional lifting 50 lbs. from floor to 30" working height Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting 100 lbs. to 30" working height with the use of a dolly or hoist height
Environmental Conditions:
Must be able to tolerate extreme hot, humid, cold, and outdoor conditions. Comfortable working in loud environment, around moving machinery, with vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).
Pay Range:
$16-$17/hr Please be aware we conduct pre-employment screening that requires the passing of a drug test and criminal background check.