Debarker
NWHDescription: NWH Overview: Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world. A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding and millwork industries. The company operates over more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com. Position Summary: This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating the debarker equipment to remove bark from logs and prepare them for the next stages of production. Your ability to stay focused, monitor equipment, and maintain quality standards will help ensure we continue to produce and deliver high-quality lumber to our customers. Requirements: What You’ll Do: Properly process the debarking of logs Sort product by size, species, and grade Collaborate with co-workers to ensure the mill maintains a log supply Complete LOTO as needed Know log species to ensure appropriate species are entering the mill Maintain Debarker while keeping work area clean such as grease equipment, clean bull rolls, fill outfeed log deck and any build-up of bark away from belts and pulleys Required: Must be 18 years of age Available to work Monday – Friday with occasional weekends and over-time Reporting of all safety incidents, including near misses Flexibility with work hours and shifts (ability to work overtime and weekends as needed) What We Offer: Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive pay and benefits package that includes: Bonus opportunity based on company performance Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match Health Saving Account (HSA) Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 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.