*2nd Shift Woodhandler Hours:*
*Monday-Thursday 4 pm - 2:30 am, Fridays are currently *_*Mandatory*_ *Overtime - 2 pm - 10:30 pm*
*We NEVER work Saturday or Sunday and we have a 3 day weekend every month!*
*Compensation/Benefits: *Starting pay is $22.
75/hr with a raise to $24.
80 after passing the 30-day probationary period.
(Wages reflect night shift differential)
*Woodhandler Description*
The employee helps the Excelsior Machine Operators in the production of excelsior by neatly piling 19 inch blocks of Aspen Wood from conveyor belts onto carts and moves the carts to the excelsior room.
*This job is very physical and involves loading nearly 300 carts of wood or moving 300 carts of wood from one room to another each shift.
*
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to walk and climb or balance.
*The employee must repeatedly lift and/or move 45 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds*.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT: *Steel/composite toe boots/shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, and hearing protection are required.
The working conditions are noisy and dusty; associates are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
*Associates are eligible for insurance coverage and boot reimbursement after just 30 days, 2 Weeks of PTO after just 3 months and we offer a 401K with 6% Company Match*
*Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen *_*(including THC)*_ *and pre-employment physical exam and functionality test.
This position is VERY PHYSICAL.
*
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *include the following:
Stacks 19" blocks of wood in a uniform manner on a wood cart.
Piles the wood on the carts neatly and safely.
Works in conjunction with other Woodhandlers, Feeders, and Sawyer as a team.
Removes the dirt and debris from the aisles promptly.
Splits large diameter (12 inches and up) blocks to facilitate the feeding of the blocks.
Moves fully loaded wood carts to the excelsior room.
Moves empty carts and/or oversized wood back to block piling room.
Cools down machines using oil, water and an air hose as needed.
Recognizes mechanical problems.
Covers excelesior machine operator duties 45 minutes every night.
Helps keep the general flow of product moving smoothly.
Cooperates with the excelsior machine operators.
Looks for and rejects non-conforming raw materials.
*Applications can be submitted through through our website www.
JobsAtAEC.
com, or pick up a paper application at our plant at 831 Pioneer Avenue in Rice Lake.
*
American Excelsior is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.
American Excelsior makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.
75 - $24.
80 per hour
Expected hours: 48 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) 6% Match
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* On-the-job training
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* No weekends
* Overtime
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
* The hours for this position are 4 pm - 2:30 am Monday - Thursday and 2 pm - 10:30 pm every Friday.
Are you available for full-time work with these specific hours?
* This job is incredibly physical and involves a full 10-hour day of loading 19" logs (weighing on average 35 pounds and can weigh 50+ pounds) onto carts and moving full carts to another room.
Do you feel you can meet the physical demands of this job?
Work Location: In person
Whatsapp
