COMPANY BENEFITS

We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career. Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience. If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team! You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor.

We offer outstanding benefits that include company paid:

Health with Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Telemedicine Program through Teladoc
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Vacations and 7 Paid Holidays
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Employee Referral Program
Rally Health Rewards Program

Additionally, we offer:

Safety Incentives
Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Wellness Incentives and Employee Recognition Programs
Conditional Relocation Assistance
Conditional Tuition Assistance
On-the-Job Training
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Potential for additional Paid Time Off hours
Uniform Rental and Boot Purchase Program

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

Operate lifts, industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move, load and stack/unstack materials around mills, warehouses and log yard.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Move controls to drive diesel powered trucks and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas
Move levers and controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport, and stack material
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, or fueling
Stop or reset lifts, vehicles or machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor
Participate in action planning process
Operate machinery, forklift or other equipment, as required
Clean work area and surrounding areas making sure it is clean and free of debris
Participate in action planning process
All other duties assigned by supervisor

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Possess adequate fitness and stamina in order to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks.
Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors
Able to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in keeping operations running smoothly.
Able to perform the job with limited supervision
Understand basic machine components and operation, including working around moving mechanical parts and vibrations
Arrive on time and stay on task in order to contribute to better output and reaching production goals.
Able to work well in an industrial environment, and as part of a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Perform tasks such as walking, climbing, or standing for long periods of time.
Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
Ability to work outside in all conditions.
Must be comfortable working around loud equipment.
Able to work while in a harness at heights over 4 feet.
Able to lift 50 lbs throughout work shift

SAFETY

Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations.
Wear all required personal protective equipment, i.e., hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reflective wear.
Do not enter restricted areas.
Report immediately to your supervisor or any available supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly to eliminate unsafe conditions
Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge.
Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating.
Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers.
Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling and lifting with your legs and not your back.
Never approach a saw while it is still running.
Follow all other safety regulations as set forth by the company.

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