Entry-Level Production Laborer – Sawmill

Job Description

Entry-Level Production Laborer – Sawmill | Sierra Pacific Industries

The Tone:
This is an early career opportunity at Sierra Pacific Industries, located in Shelton, Washington. Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company, founded in 1949, and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States, with over 6,000 employees. The company operates modern facilities for manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, and forestry. Sierra Pacific Industries sustainably manages over 2.4 million acres of timberland across California, Oregon, and Washington, adhering to a 100-year plan developed by experts, planting over 6 million new trees annually. They effectively utilize nearly 100% of every piece of wood, converting unused material into electricity in eight biomass-fueled power plants. This Entry-Level Production Laborer role offers an excellent opportunity to start a new career path, as the company believes in training and promoting from within, encouraging personal and professional growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Shelton, WA
• Pay: $22.84 hourly
• Mission: Contribute to sawmill operations by supporting general labor tasks and learning to operate various machinery, while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations: Learn to fill in on various machine stations within our sawmill.
• Maintenance: Shovel, rake, and sweep wood byproducts to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Material Handling: Stack and pile lumber efficiently for storage and processing.
• Development: Explore and gain experience in diverse roles across production, equipment maintenance, and supervision.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career level, all applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience: Recent, related work history with verifiable references.