Shingle Dipper

WHO WE ARE

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by the goal to be first choice for our employee owners, customers, and suppliers. Lumbermen’s is 100% employee-owned and committed to investing in rewarding relationships and doing the right thing in every interaction.  

POSITION SUMMARY

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Located at our Finishing division, the person in this position works as a team to produce high volumes of custom-finished cedar shingles.  This is a fast-paced position that will work to load the dip tray and hand dip shingles to be shipped out for customers.  Day-to-day responsibilities for this position include:

• Living Out Lumbermen’s Culture – Modeling Lumbermen’s core values while creating an atmosphere where Lumbermen’s is ‘first choice’ of our customers.
• Equipment Usage - Gathering supplies and bringing them to your workstation.
• Painting - Applying paint to cedar shingles and placing them into drying racks.
• Packaging Products - Loading finished shingles into cases for packing and shipment.
• Detail Oriented - Checking orders against completed work for accuracy.
• Modeling Safety - Maintaining a safe and organized area.
• Teamwork - Assisting with other responsibilities as requested by the Production Supervisor

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships.  It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety-minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success. 

This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma/GED required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Safe working practices
• Strong hand-eye coordination
• Motivation to work quickly.
• Ability to work efficiently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us.  You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company-funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development
• Advancement opportunities

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace.  In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.