Packaging Laborer-Planer at Mendocino Forest Products Company

Ukiah, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

24.87

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Equipment Inspection, Reporting, Chain Saw Operation, Hand Tool Usage, Bobcat Operation, Teamwork, Quality Control, Productivity Management, Safety Procedures, Communication, Reading Comprehension

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Description

Overview Packaging Laborer Wanted! Mendocino Forest Products Company, LLC (MFP) is looking for a Packaging Laborer to join our Day Shift Team (5am - 3pm M-F, Sat 5am - 2pm) at our Ukiah, CA location. This is a non-exempt position, the hourly rate for this position is $24.87 and includes benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and company paid Life Insurance. To learn more about our benefits click Here The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant. Responsibilities Packaging Laborere keeps production areas clean and safe and assists in other areas of sawmill in a safe and productive manner. Key Responsibilities: To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performs a wide variety of jobs and duties as assigned, with a high level of proficiency and accuracy Regularly operates a forklift Keeps equipment and work area clean Performs as a relief operator on other jobs as needed Performs scheduled inspections on equipment and prepares reports as required for management and maintenance personnel Keeps designated areas, as assigned by supervisor, clean and clear of sawdust, wood chips, bark, strips and other foreign objects; Operates chain saw to cut up scrap lumber and broken logs; Uses hand tools to move sawdust, chips and bark into conveyors, bins and scoop on tractor; Operates Bobcat and forklift to transport debris to conveyors or disposal site; May pull strips off of transfer chains into conveyors to chippers; May keep lumber straight on transfer chains to trimmer; Empties all garbage cans in and around sawmill; Provides assistance where needed. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1 months related experience and/or training; or one year equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred forklift license or ability to train to obtain license Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to read and understand instructions and memos and write simple sentences. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and communicate. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, peripheral and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This position requires eye protection, hearing protection, leather or rubber gloves, safety shoes, and hard hat. Competencies: Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Equal Opportunity Employer, Valuing Diversity of our Workforce and Offering a Drug Free Workplace

Responsibilities

The Packaging Laborer is responsible for maintaining clean and safe production areas and assisting in other sawmill operations productively. Key duties include operating equipment like forklifts and chainsaws, performing inspections, and keeping the work area clear of debris.