Yard Laborer Framer

Are you a motivated self-driven individual who wants a career that has growth potential with a long-standing family-owned company that cares about their employees If so we need to talk to you!

In this role you will be responsible for manually removing excess bark and trimming poles or other wood products to length with hand or power tools as well as inspecting for relevant standards. You will act as a Framer to accurately set the face of poles based on specifications to identify measure and mark poles appropriately. You will also assist with any other physical tasks associated with operations.

You will work as part of one team to embrace Bells mission of radically loving and influencing lives actively demonstrating the values of excellence stewardship and entrepreneurial spirit in both behavior and attitude.

Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00AM - 2:00PM with OT as needed working in an outdoor environment in variable weather conditions.

Compensation: $26.45 per hour

As a Yard Laborer / Framer you will:

• 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 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:

Education:High School Diploma GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Experience working in saw/pole/lumber mill industrial operations and/or in an outdoor environment in variable weather conditions is preferred. Experience operating heavy equipment is an asset.

Other Skills & Requirements:

• Ability to use chain saw and hand tools (including tape measure) or ability to learn.
• Ability to keep accurate records and submit reports.

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Benefits

• In addition to competitive pay we offer acomprehensive benefits packageincluding:
• 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 providingreasonable 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.

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