Yard Laborer - Temporary

Are you a motivated selfdriven individual who is looking for a temporary role in a longstanding familyowned company that cares about their employees If so we need to talk to you!

Bell Lumber & Pole Company is looking for temporary Yard Laborers for our New Brighton MN operation.

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the Laborer is to assist the Framer in accurately setting the face of the poles precisely and accurately drilling the proper holes and placing the necessary gains. In addition the Laborer will do the proper ground line preparation as well as attaching identification tags on the utility poles. The Laborer is also available to assist the other employees with any physical tasks associated with the operation of the pole yard and treating plant.

SCHEDULE

• 1st shift 6:00AM2:00PM MondayFriday with OT as needed working in an outdoor environment in variable weather conditions.
• This role is temporary for the Summer months with a defined end date.

BELL LUMBER & POLE

Over its 100 year history Bell Lumber & Pole Co. along with its family of businesses (Alamco Wood Products Bell Structural Systems and Bell Timber Inc) has built an incredibly strong reputation for excellence and is one of the largest producers of highquality renewable wood poles for utility companies throughout North America and abroad. Bell has become a key partner to the expansion of our power grid to empower the move toward sustainable energy use. Bell is also a leading manufacturer of carbonnegative mass timber architectural and structural beams for commercial and industrial applications. Bell Lumber and Pole is present in multiple states throughout the US and employs over 270 employees across 9 locations.

Since 1909 the Bell family has been committed to taking care of customers the environment and the communities in which we serve. This position is being created to help us advance our commitment to sustainable practices by optimizing our use of renewable materials while reducing the carbon footprint of our operations and that of our customers.

For the Bell family of companies our mission statement is something that captures the heart of our employees at every level. We work hard so that the profit of the company is used: TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES. This mission is lived out internally through our valuesdriven workplace and externally through our passion for giving back and serving communities both near and far.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Shaving with a draw knife any areas missed by the mechanical shaver and problem spots or repairing damaged spots on poles and other products.
• Measuring and marking properly the locations of the gains holes tags and other associated parts of poles and other products.
• Measuring ground lines tops knots of poles and other products for compliance with ANSI AWAP ASTM REA grading standards.
• Properly identify any defects limited or prohibited and apply the proper grading rules per ANSI AWPA ASTM REA standards.
• Drilling the holes with precision and accuracy per the framing instructions of the customers.
• Performing the proper groundline preparation on poles that require it.
• Install any and all associated markings per the customers specifications including but not limited to; star locks marking tags specialty tags burn brands balance points.
• Assisting with other duties as assigned by Management.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 18

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to accurately and precisely read a tape measure.
• Ability to precisely and accurately drill framing holes and groundline preparation as directed.
• Ability to climb on over and around poles and pole piles.
• Basic math skills.
• Should have good communication skills.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Must successfully complete Bell Lumber & Poles hazardous waste management training.
• Ability to safely use all powered and hand tools required to complete the proper framing as related to the customers specifications.
• Safety must be able to properly use and maintain all PPE associated with this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk reach with hands and arms and is occasionally required to sit talk and hear and to use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds infrequently lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics are best defined as an outdoor environment with exposure to elements such as heat cold precipitation wind. Employees will have moderate exposure to noise as heard in pole production yard including exposure to higher noise levels associated with power equipment. Employee will have light exposure to the chemicals and solutions used in treating wood. The job may occasionally require overtime.

Bell Lumber & Pole is an Equal Employment Employer.