Lumber Yard Laborer
Lumber Yard Laborer
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Are you looking to work for a great family business where you can work outside We would like to talk with you!
As a Yard Laborer/Framer you are responsible for accurately setting the face of the poles precisely and accurately drilling the proper holes and placing the necessary gains. In addition you will do the proper ground line preparation as well as attaching identification tags on the utility poles. You will also be available to assist the other employees with any physical tasks associated with the operation of the pole yard and treating plant.
As a Yard Laborer/Framer you will:
- Shave 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 ground-line 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
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Pay:
- $21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 1st shift - Start times vary from 5:30-7a - 2-3pm depending on the time of year.
- Monday-Friday with overtime as needed.
In addition to competitive pay we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health dental and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs
Bell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer.
Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements.
This applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.
Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please call or send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
For additional detail you can read through ourEEO Policy.
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 high-quality 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 carbon-negative 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 280 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 values-driven workplace and externally through our passion for giving back and serving communities both near and far.
Employment Type
Full-Time
