Sawmill Utility Worker ($1,000 sign-on bonus) (Atlantic Mine, MI (Houghton County))

Northern Hardwoods, a producer of world-wide premium hardwoods, is hiring a full-time safety-conscious Sawmill Utility Worker to join their team in Atlantic Mine, Michigan. If you enjoy hands-on work, learning from skilled operators, and being part of a company known worldwide for quality hardwoods, this could be the perfect fit for you. WHAT WE OFFER. • FIRST SHIFT. $22.71 per hour (Monday–Friday 6:00am–3:00pm). • PLUS $1,000 sign-on bonus. • PLUS monthly production bonus. • WEEKLY paycheck. • BENEFITS. Medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. • RETIREMENT PLAN. 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer matching contribution. • PAID TIME OFF. Paid vacation, holidays, personal days, sick time, and perfect attendance bonus. • SAFETY ALLOWANCES. Safety boot and safety glasses reimbursements. • OPPORTUNITY. As a member of the Steelworkers Union, you have first opportunity at union job openings. WHAT YOU WILL DO. As a Sawmill Utility Worker, you keep our sawmill running smoothly and safely by assisting in operations whenever needed. Your day-to-day tasks include: • Operating lifts, debarker, band mill, gang saw, trimmer, and other equipment. • Following proper operating procedures for all machinery. • Welding and performing routine maintenance on equipment. • Operating wood and gas boilers. • Assisting other operators and changing gang saws and blades. • Using computer skills to report production or maintenance needs. • Performing daily inspections and reporting unsafe conditions. • Wear required protective equipment and follow safety procedures at all times. • Report injuries, accidents, near misses, or unsafe conditions immediately. • Ensure all machinery and welding operations are handled safely and responsibly. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR. • 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent. • At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a similar environment. • Willingness to learn, help teammates, and follow strict safety guidelines. • Valid driver’s license required. • Practice safe work practices by lifting properly, wearing protective equipment/clothing (safety glasses, footwear, hardhats, hearing protection, etc. as needed) and maintain a safe work environment always. • You are energetic, reliable, and work well individually and as a team member. • You work well under time constraints and can ensure deadlines are met. BUILD A FUTURE YOU CAN BE PROUD OF. Apply online at https://northernhardwoods.hirescore.com/job/utility/ ----------------------------------------------------------- Northern Hardwoods is a hardwoods products company that manages the entire forest-to-products process, from harvesting timber to the production of hardwood lumber, pulpwood, and veneer logs in a state-of-the-art hardwood sawmill. Northern Hardwoods is part of the J.M. Longyear family of companies, a privately held asset-based manager with 150 years of experience growing long-term value.