General Laborer

NWH Overview:

NWH is a world class, Integrated, global supplier of wood products to the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. We serve the industrial market segment worldwide. We are searching for a candidate who is a team player with a can-do attitude who enjoys a challenge. This is a full-time opportunity working for a world class hardwood lumber manufacturer.

NWH provides competitive wages starting at $22.93/hr with advancement to $25.14/hr within the first 90 days depending on performance. Shift schedule is M-F day shift 6:00am – 2:30pm, with pre-scheduled OT possible. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage. Pre-tax Health Savings Account and 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match. Company paid life insurance and short-term disability, paid vacation, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Program.

General Responsibilities:

• Work safely - know, understand, and follow NWH safety rules. 
• Ability to clearly communicate with your peers and leadership via radio in a noisy production setting. 
• Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand eye and foot coordination while safely maintaining the flow of the product.  
• Handling, sorting, and stacking sanded lumber by dimension, species and grade. 
• Utilize hand tools / wheel barrows cleaning up sawmill debris. 
• Operate mobile equipment. 
• Ability to cross train on 2-3 operator positions in your first 6-12 months. 

Qualifications:

• Must be safety conscious, have a positive attitude and work well in a team
• Must have excellent attendance
• High school or GED equivalent.
• Work at a fast pace and be detail oriented.
• Pre-employment drug-screen & background check required.
• Candidates must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Always requires personal protective equipment be worn.

Candidates who meet these qualifications will be considered further. To apply please complete the application and submit your resume. If you have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or you are just entering or returning to the workforce with limited experience, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest in our open position and why you'd be a good fit. 

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage/Prescription Plans
• Recognition & Rewards Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefit
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Center Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement Events and Activities
• Employee Referral Bonus (No cap)

Additional Information:

NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.