Material Handler/Yard Associate

Company: Eastern Engineered Wood Products
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSummaryCut and build packages of engineered wood products in an outdoor setting year round, by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain and inspect chainsaws and other tools
• Read and understand order and materials
• Pull material for orders
• Measure and cut material
• Mark cutoffs, if applicable
• Build, band and distinguish pack by hand or with forklift operators assistance
• Label packs with appropriate customer information
• Cut blocks for flat packs, if applicable
• Replace banding in carts when empty
• Load CPUs and unload cars and trucks for both EEWP stock and the reload.
• General Housekeeping and Office related tasks
• Maintain clean, safe work environment
• Ability to work both independently as well as within a team
• Miscellaneous projects as assigned
  • Sweep and maintain yard/warehouse
  • Pick up litter, lumber waste, cardboard and other waste and dispose of in proper receptacle(s)
  • Inventory Cycle counting, maintenance and control
  • Order processing and documentation
  • Filing (electronic and manual)
  • PhotocopyingSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.CompetenciesTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
    • Mission and Core Values Take guidance from the company Mission and adhere to the company Core Values every day and in all activities performed on behalf of Eastern.
    • Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; upholds organizational values.
    • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
    • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; excellence attendance.
    • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
    • Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
    • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly, uses/wears all appropriate personal protective equipment.RequirementsNo experience necessary. Knowledge of building lumber packs and experience in a lumber/steel yard and/or loading and unloading trucks is preferred. BenefitsMedical Dental VisionLife Insurance Short-term Disability 401(K) Paid Time Off Overtime Identity Theft Protection Profit Sharing

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