Northwest Hardwoods Inc. Marienville, PA
Immediate Multiple Job Openings
2nd and 3rd shifts
Maintenance Electrician, Lumber Inspector, and Clean-up person
Background: Northwest Hardwoods is a world-class, integrated, global supplier of wood products to the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. We serve the industrial market segment worldwide. We are searching for a team player with a can-do attitude who enjoys challenges.
Open Positions Overview:
Maintenance Electrician (Manufacturing Exp.) 3rd Shift 11:00 pm to 7:30 am
Pay starting at $22.00/hr. (Based on experience) + Shift Differential
Skills & Requirements: • 3 - 5 years of electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. • Follow all NWH Attendance policies. • Must follow all Lock Out / Tag Out procedures. • Work as part of the maintenance team to correct and enhance plant operations for the continued success of NWH. • Capable of fabricating from drawings and sketches for the rebuilding of existing parts. • Follow all established safety policies. • Having a good safety record and a positive can-do attitude. • Continually improve skills through various educational opportunities offered. • Willingness to ask questions if there is a lack of understanding. • Willing and able to work any shift - overtime, weekends, and holidays as required and in all conditions. • Possess a strong working understanding of electricity, 480v systems, hydraulics, and small hand tools. • Capable of doing required documentation legibly, e.g., downtime reports. • Able to work as a team, get along with team members; give and take advice and criticism from other team members; good team attitude. • Strong desire, dedication, and determination to succeed.
Lumber Grader, level 2 or 3 (2nd shift) Pay starting at $26.00/hr. (Based on experience)
Skills & Requirements: • Have a minimum of 3 years of Hardwoods Lumber Grading experience. • Ability to inspect lumber for defects like knots, holes, splits, stains, decay, and other imperfections. • Ability to measure lumber for thickness, length, and width to ensure adherence to specifications. • Ability to sort lumber into different grades based on defects and wood type, utilizing standard grading rules like those from the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA). • Contribute to the overall quality control of lumber products. • Communicate with sawyers, machine operators, and maintenance personnel to ensure consistent quality and production flow. • Maintain accurate records of inspections and grading. • Maintain a safe work environment. • Must follow all NWH policies, including the NWH attendance policy.
General Labor Production & Clean-up person, 2nd and 3rd shift (4:00 pm to 1:30 am and 11:00 pm to 7:00 am) + Shift Differential Pay starting at $15.91/hr. (Based on experience)
Skills & Requirements: • Self-motivated, stay focused on the task until completed. • Must follow all NWH policies, including the NWH attendance policy. • Stay alert and always be aware of your surroundings. • Ability to understand direction. • Sweep and shovel sawdust and debris into the convers. • Watch chipper, converse to ensure they are running when using. • Keep chutes and converse clear. • Watch levels in chip and sawdust trailers and switch before overflowing. • Empty trash cans around the facility. • Stoop, stand, and bend over to reach areas around production machines. • Vacuum offices as needed. • Work with Maintenance when needed.
Conditions of Employment: • Agree to work to the NWH safety standard. • Always wear appropriate PPE. • Following all NWH work guidelines and policies. • Follow NWH Attendance guidelines. • Complete RADAR / Near Miss reporting. • Effective communication with site and shift leadership. • Overtime could be mandatory with notice. • Promote good housekeeping practices daily.
Benefits: 401(k) plus matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Northwest Hardwoods provides a highly competitive compensation program with a profit-sharing plan. Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, prescription, and vision care coverage. Pre-tax Health Savings Account and 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match. The company provides life insurance and offers short-term disability, paid vacation and holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.