Production Specialist (Manufacturing)
Albert Lea, MN - AlamcoBELL LUMBER & POLE
Over its 100+ year history, Bell Lumber & Pole Co. along with its family of businesses (Alamco Wood Products, Bell Structural Systems and Bell Timber Inc,) has built an incredibly strong reputation for excellence and is one of the largest producers of high-quality renewable wood poles for utility companies throughout North America and abroad. Bell has become a key partner to the expansion of our power grid to empower the move toward sustainable energy use. Bell is also a leading manufacturer of carbon-negative mass timber architectural and structural beams for commercial and industrial applications. Bell Lumber and Pole is present in multiple states throughout the US and employs over 270 employees across 9 locations.
Since 1909, the Bell family has been committed to taking care of customers, the environment, and the communities in which we serve. This position is being created to help us advance our commitment to sustainable practices by optimizing our use of renewable materials while reducing the carbon footprint of our operations and that of our customers.
For the Bell family of companies, our mission statement is something that captures the heart of our employees at every level. We work hard so that the profit of the company is used: TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES. This mission is lived out internally through our values-driven workplace and externally through our passion for giving back and serving communities both near and far.
STARTING RATE: $20.48 (negotiable)
WORK WEEK: Monday - Friday.
DAY SHIFT: 6am - 2:30pm | EVENING SHIFT: 2:30pm - 12:00 am (additional $1/hr.) * Additional overtime opportunities may be available.
BENEFITS
Health + HRA, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dental, Life, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances. 401K + 2% min. match, 10 Holidays, 10 Vacations (15 after 3 years), Employee Asst. Program, others...
TYPE OF WORK
New Production Specialists are trained in multiple departments in our manufacturing plant. Available positions may vary from our lumber store buildings, lumber preparation, glue & forming, finishing, machine operation, etc.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Strong work ethic & reliable attendance
- Commitment to safety and quality
- Positive attitude with willingness to learn new jobs
- Good interpersonal skills demonstrating teamwork
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs. and keep up with a steady work pace
THE FOLLOWING SKILLS ARE PREFERRED. If you have any of these skills listed below it is a bonus.
- Experience with hand tools (screwdriver, hand drill, hammer, sanders, etc.)
- Experience in manufacturing, production or labor skills
Bell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer.
Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 651-203-2713 or send an e- mail to accommodationrequest@blpole.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
For additional detail, you can read through our EEO Policy.