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Join our team at MacDonald & Owen Lumber Company. We produce kiln-dried hardwood lumber and dimensional wood components for our customers throughout the U.S. and overseas. With locations in Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, we have openings in a variety of places to choose from.Â
Our company is focused on core values, is family-oriented, and has a desire to promote from within. We value honor, commitment, command, drive, a willingness to change, and a servant-hearted attitude. We want our employees to thrive in business and in life!
We are always looking to add people to our growing team. For a full list of positions available at our facilities, check out our page on Indeed. If you already know what position you’d like to apply for, fill out our online application by clicking Apply Now!Â
We’re excited to get to know you and find a place for you on our team!Â
Job Openings by State
Wisconsin
2nd shift Hardwood Lumber Inspector Apprentice
Luck, WI
The Lumber Inspector in Training position is responsible for handling, inspecting, and grading lumber. This is a skilled position in which MacDonald & Owen will teach the employee the necessary skills to be successful in this role.
Starting Pay $20/hr
Moulder Operator (1st Shift)
Luck, WI
Perform a variety of job tasks in the production of wood components. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Set up and fully operate the molder to company standards and customer specifications.
Starting Pay $18/hr
Moulder Operator (2nd Shift)
Luck, WI
Perform a variety of job tasks in the production of wood components. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Set up and fully operate the molder to company standards and customer specifications.
Starting Pay $20/hr
General Operator / Forklift Driver (2nd Shift)
Luck, WI
The General Operator / Forklift Driver role is responsible for performing production work, including operating machinery and forklifts, assembly of components or parts, feeding, off-bearing, stacking, and inspection of products to ensure quality.
Starting Pay $20/hr
Forklift Driver
Luck, WI
The Forklift Driver’s primary role is utilizing the forklift to move packs of lumber around the facility.Â
Starting Pay $18/hr
Hardwood Lumber Inspector
Luck, WI
The Lumber Inspector position is responsible for handling, inspecting, and grading lumber. This is a skilled position that requires previous NHLA grading experience.
Starting Pay $24-$28/hr
Pennsylvania
Hardwood Lumber Inspector/Grader
Brookville, PA
The Lumber Inspector position is responsible for handling, inspecting, and grading lumber. This is a skilled position that requires previous NHLA grading experience.
Starting Pay $20/hr
Kentucky
Hardwood Lumber Inspector/Grader
Bowling Green, KY
The Lumber Inspector position is responsible for handling, inspecting, and grading lumber. This is a skilled position that requires previous NHLA grading experience.
Starting Pay $20/hr
Frequently Asked Questions
- We recognize people for their contributions and talent.
- Every employee gets one on one weekly check-ins with their supervisor to make sure you are thriving in business and in life.Â
- We have a sign-on bonus of $500 after 90 days of employment for all production employees.
- If you bring in a friend and they last 90 days, you will receive a sign-on bonus of $500. Plus, every year after you and the person recommended remains employed, you will receive another $500 on their anniversary start date every year.
- We offer a free set of High Visibility clothing consisting of 5 shirts and 1 sweatshirt after 90 days of employment and bi-annually.
- We offer up to $100.00 per year reimbursement to help pay for safety toe footwear. This reimbursement can roll over to the next year and caps at $200.
- We offer Additional Monthly Bonuses.
- We celebrate wins and incorporate fun with our monthly Strategy Celebrations where employees have the chance to win a bonus on their next paycheck.
- We’ve been on Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing list over 5 times.Â
Employer Paid Benefits include:
- Preventative medical care plan for employees and dependents
- Life Insurance Policy ($10,000)
- Short Term Disability (employer-paid at 6 months of employment)
- Access to Smart Dollar financial wellness tool
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sick Paid Leave, Paid Time Off, & Volunteer Paid Time Off.
- 4% 401k match at 6 months of employment
Employee Paid Benefits include:
- Additional Life insurance coverage for employees and dependents
- Long Term Disability coverage
- Accident, Critical Care, & Cancer Coverage
- Dental Insurance
- 401K
MacDonald & Owen Lumber is a family-owned company, operating three hardwood lumber kiln drying facilities and one components facility. When you start a career with us, you become a part of the close-knit M&O family. We’re always checking in to make sure you’re doing well in weekly one on one meetings. It’s our vision to see our employees thrive in business and in life.Â
Our Core Values are more than words on a wall. They guide and influence our every decision and action. We hire and promote based on our core values!
Honor: Do right by our customers, vendors & each other
Commitment: Be all-in for the team
Drive: See opportunity, go after it!
Command:Â Know your stuff, do it on time, do it accurately, deliver expected results
Change:Â Relentlessly and continuously improve.
Servant Hearted: Serve, help & care for each other
We desire to be good stewards of what we’ve been entrusted with and enjoy giving back to the communities where we operate. We proudly support charities like Sleep in Heavenly Peace by providing lumber to build beds for children and families in need. We give in many other ways as well, including providing our employees with Volunteer Paid Time Off.
Living out our core values is the best way to find success at M&O. This looks like:
- Treating others with exceptional respect and kindness
- Demonstrating ownership and responsibility
- Being proactive and determined
- Adaptability
- Having a team-focused mindset
- A desire to improve and solve problems with creativity
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Job Descriptions
General Operator
Position Summary: The General Operator role is responsible for performing production work, including operating machinery, assembly of components or parts, feeding, off-bearing, stacking and inspection of product to ensure quality. General Operators at St. Croix Wood Components may work on multiple lines and machines including but not limited to pop-chop, pocketdrill, chop line, gluer, finish line, SLR, RIP and DET. All roles require general house keeping and safety consciousness.
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Position Duties and Responsibilities: This description represents the most significant job duties. Other work duties may be assigned as needed:
- Feed materials into machines specialized for wood components manufacturing.
- Handle, sort, and stack product by batch and order description
- Prepare and assemble orders according to customer specifications
- Operate and feed machine
- Application of varnish and solutions
- Operate and maintain multiple machines and computer specifications
- Communicate with other departments and maintain the flow of work
- Quality control and knowledge of wood defects (sap, knots, etc.)
- Ability to spot fine details and characteristics of wood color and grain patterns
- Willingness to cross-train and take on new tasks
- Adhere to company policies and SOPs
- Maintain a safe work area clear from debris, clutter, and dust
- Follow safety procedures, rules, and guidelines; escalate any existing or potential safety issues to the supervisor/team lead
- Must be safety conscious, have a positive attitude, and work well in a team environment
- Maintain an excellent attendance record
Standard Qualifications:
- High school education or equivalent preferred but not required
- 6 months in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Basic understanding of measurements
- Manual/finger dexterity skills
- Ability to perform in a fast, labor-intensive environment with exposure to dust particles and loud machinery
- Ability to lift 25-75pounds
- Ability to stand/walk 10 hours per shift +breaks
- Capable of performing repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
- Understand spoken and written English
Acknowledgment: This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the supervisor/team lead. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
Lumber Handler
Position Summary: The Lumber Handler piles and packages lumber in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Position Duties and Responsibilities: This description represents the most significant job duties. Other work duties may be assigned as needed.
- Pile lumber into lumber carts according to MacDonald & Owen’s packaging SOP
- Band up packs of lumber
- Maintain clean work areas
- Communicate with other departments and maintain the flow of work
- Quality control and knowledge of wood defects (knots, etc.)
- Ability to spot fine details and characteristics of wood color and grain patterns
- Willingness to cross-train and take on new tasks
- Adhere to company policies and SOPs
- Follow safety procedures, rules, and guidelines; escalate any existing or potential safety issues to the supervisor/team lead
- Must be safety conscious, have a positive attitude, and work well in a team environment
- Maintain an excellent attendance record
Standard Qualifications:
- High school education or equivalent preferred but not required
- 6 months in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Basic understanding of measurements
- Ability to perform in a fast, labor-intensive environment with exposure to dust particles and loud machinery
- Ability to lift 25-60 pounds
- Ability to stand/walk 10 hours per shift +breaks
- Capable of performing repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
- Understand spoken and written English
Lumber Inspector
Position Summary:Â The Lumber Inspector position is responsible for handling, inspecting, and grading lumber. This is a skilled position that requires previous NHLA grading experience.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect lumber with integrity – verifying grade and color specs meet NHLA standards
- Demonstrate understanding of the following:
- M&O’s Core Product Grading Manual
- Internal Limitations & Allowances
- Thick Stock and Snipe Tolerance
- Packaging SOPs
- Utilize Playbook to maximize Pit Gain
Safety
- Always promote a safe work environment
- Follow and enforce all safety rules
- Maintain tidy working areas through daily cleanup
- Look for ways to improve safety of campus
Quality
- Be attentive to details in your daily work
- Record positive and negative quality notes in batches
- Follow SOPs to ensure quality of work meets expectations
- Look for ways to improve processes, work areas and equipment
Production
- Work toward meeting or exceeding monthly production goals
- Seek out new tasks and / or assignments once the task at hand is completed
- Be a team player by helping other departments as your time permits
Language Standards:
- Must understand written and spoken English
Minimum Requirements:
- A working knowledge of the NHLA lumber rules
- A firm understanding of MacDonald & Owen’s color sorts
- A good working knowledge of MacTrac software in particular the batch section and order status
- Good verbal communication skills to communicate with lumber handlers, planer operator, production managers and sales personnel
- Exposure to dust particles and loud machinery
- Able to work up to 8-12 hour shifts
- Able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. repeatedly throughout work shift
- Able to stand 9 hours a day
- Able to stoop, twist, bend, reach, push, pull, grasp and perform repetitive motions
- Safety Sensitive position
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Hardwood Lumber Grading: 1 year (Required)
- NHLA Lumber Rules: 1 year (Required)
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