Yard Laborer & Inventory Coordinator

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 Yard Laborer / Inventory Coordinator 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 Bell's mission of radically loving and influencing lives, actively demonstrating the values of excellence, stewardship, and entrepreneurial spirit in both behavior and attitude.

Shift/Schedule: 1st Shift Monday - Friday with OT as needed, working in an outdoor environment in variable weather conditions.

Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00/ hour, depending on experience

As a Yard Laborer & Inventory Coordinator, 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.
• Measure and mark properly the locations of the gains, holes, tags and other associated parts of poles and other products.
• Measure 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.
• Maintain real-time inventory of all poles including location, quantity, and status.
• Assist Quality with locating and verifying poles.
• 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 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 651-203-2719 or send an e-mail to HRTeam@blpole.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

For additional details, you can read our EEO Policy.