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General Labor for Sawmill and Construction

The duties and responsibilities of a laborer are all geared toward maintaining a clean, safe and efficient construction site while also supporting the overall project. The list of duties and responsibilities for a laborer on any given day may include the following:

  • Cleaning and preparing construction sites.
  • Loading and unloading materials and equipment.
  • Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures.
  • Digging trenches, compacting earth and backfilling holes.
  • Operating and tending machinery and heavy equipment.
  • Carpentry and framing
  • Following instructions from supervisors and implementing construction plans.
  • Assisting skilled tradespeople in their duties.

At the sawmill, you may be assigned to a variety of production tasks, including:

  • Stacking and sorting lumber
  • Wrapping and preparing lumber bundles for shipment
  • Monitoring product quality
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work area
  • Assisting with production line operations
  • Following safety procedures and company policies
  • Supporting team members to maintain efficient production

Requirements:

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instructions, and manuals.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide including fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.
  • Ability to read and interpret a tape measure accurately.
  • Previous framing experience required.
  • Attendance and punctuality are a requirement.
  • Travel to and from jobsites: Most jobs are located in Lake County and Northshore, some jobsites are in Chicago, WI and IN. Paid travel time.
  • Ability to lift 80 pounds

Position

  • Part to full time Monday through Friday
  • Starts at $20.00
  • PTO available via PLAWA
  • My IL Savings retirement accounts

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

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