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Job overview
ManpowerGroup is hiring a General Laborer. The company seeks a dedicated General Laborer to support lumber production, ensuring smooth operations through reliable, detail‑oriented work and a proactive attitude within a stable manufacturing environment.
Key focus areas include Stage and pull raw lumber according to production sheets and specifications, Unwrap and prepare units of white wood for production, and Maintain cleanliness of the yard, including picking up skids, banding, stickers, and paper.
Important skills include Forklift Operation, Ability To Understand And Follow Detailed Production Instructions, Strong Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Good Communication Skills, and Teamwork Orientation. Preferred (not required): Basic Understanding Of Lumber Grading And Moisture Content.
Skills & qualifications
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Benefits
Full job description
Our client, a leading manufacturing organization specializing in lumber processing, is seeking a dedicated and hardworking General Laborer to join their team. As a vital part of the production support staff, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the lumber production line. The ideal candidate will demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully within the organization.
Job Title: General Laborer
Location: Colfax, WI
Pay Range: $20.50
Shift: 1st
What's the Job?
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Stage and pull raw lumber according to production sheets and specifications
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Unwrap and prepare units of white wood for production
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Maintain cleanliness of the yard, including picking up skids, banding, stickers, and paper
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Keep the T shed stocked with all lengths of wood and organize the green shed
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Unload trucks, document damages, and ensure proper storage of received materials
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Operate forklift in specific situations to move and load product
What's Needed?
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Ability to understand and follow detailed production instructions
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Willingness to work in a physically active environment
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Good communication skills and teamwork orientation
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Basic understanding of lumber grading and moisture content is a plus
What's in it for me?
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Opportunity to work in a stable and growing manufacturing environment
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Hands-on experience in lumber processing and production
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Supportive team atmosphere and collaborative work culture
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Potential for skill development and career growth
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Comprehensive safety training and resources
Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:
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Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
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Dental Plan
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Supplemental Life Insurance
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Short Term Disability Insurance
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401(k)
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.
Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.
In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis and Talent Solutions. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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