Material Handler

Pay: $16.34 

Shift: Day Shift

PRIMARY PURPOSE:  Material Handlers in the lumberyard work with green lumber in various functions to prepare lumber for air drying.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: 

• Follow Job Safety Analysis guidelines to ensure safe operation
• Material handlers will lay sticks between green lumber, work on the slips pulling green lumber, or assist the kiln attendant on the day-to-day functions of the Kiln process depending on where the need is at
• Maintain clean work area and keep wood off floor, out of walkways and catwalks
• Crosstrain in at least two other jobs to fill in where needed
• Periodically operate machine by using control panel to keep steady supply of lumber
• Coordinate visual and hand signals with forklift operators
• Start conveyor that brings lumber layers to stick layers
• Straighten boards keeping lumber flat to make flat layers of lumber
• Assist in training new employees
• Perform other assigned tasks as needed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must complete lock out tag out certification and exam

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening.
• Positive and Verifiable Work History

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lift 1 lbs. regularly (stacking sticks), stacking sticks should always be lifted with two hands each time they are retrieved for placement, 9-10 lbs. (4”X6”X6’ cross tie), a couple of times an hour.
• Push, pull, carry, and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Walking, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements
• Stands for 8-12 hours daily
• Talk, hear, read, write, and comprehend basic instructions and documents
• Use an electronic device/tablet occasionally 
• Use a band saw – lift sample boards one at a time measuring 30” long and weighting 3 – 5 lbs.
• Open/close dry kiln doors
• Must be able to work in a noisy and non-temperature-controlled outdoor environment
• Must be able to go up and down steps to get to and from work areas

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Make decisions
• Work with a team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Work with a Sense of Urgency

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.