Firewood Helper/production Worker

Job description

Duties may include: Prepare, load, and unload logs onto machines and conveyors for further processing. Operate or assist Machine Operators with equipment used in the production process. Remove firewood from machinery, inspect wood to ensure it meets the quality standards, place wood in piles, and count pieces to ensure order is complete. Finalize bundling, tying and/or securing of firewood to packaging specifications. Load firewood onto conveyors and/or trucks. Perform minor repairs on machinery as necessary. Clean equipment and work areas & other related Firewood Helper/Production Worker activities as per SOC/OES 51-9198 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed). Piece rate may apply: to include the piece rate pay will be $0.30 per flrewood bundle. Worker will never make less than Prevailing Wage or Federal/State/Local minimum wage. Optional, shared housing available at no cost to the worker.

Special Requirements

Must be 18 due to state labor laws. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Perform physical activities: such as lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 50lbs. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime.