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R&M High Speed Stampings

Machine Operator

Rogers, MN · On-site

$20 - $29/hr

Keep the work area clean by shoveling scrap, mopping floors, and cleaning machines at the end of ... more entry level and ready to develop your skills. We will train the right person! * Good ...

R&M High Speed Stampings

Machine Operator

Osseo, MN · On-site

$20 - $29/hr

Keep the work area clean by shoveling scrap, mopping floors, and cleaning machines at the end of ... more entry level and ready to develop your skills. We will train the right person! * Good ...

R&M High Speed Stampings

Machine Operator

Crystal, MN · On-site

$20 - $29/hr

Keep the work area clean by shoveling scrap, mopping floors, and cleaning machines at the end of ... more entry level and ready to develop your skills. We will train the right person! * Good ...

R&M High Speed Stampings

Machine Operator

Fridley, MN · On-site

$20 - $29/hr

Keep the work area clean by shoveling scrap, mopping floors, and cleaning machines at the end of ... more entry level and ready to develop your skills. We will train the right person! * Good ...

R&M High Speed Stampings

Machine Operator

Blaine, MN · On-site

$20 - $29/hr

Keep the work area clean by shoveling scrap, mopping floors, and cleaning machines at the end of ... more entry level and ready to develop your skills. We will train the right person! * Good ...

R&M High Speed Stampings

$20 - $29/hr

Keep the work area clean by shoveling scrap, mopping floors, and cleaning machines at the end of ... more entry level and ready to develop your skills. We will train the right person! * Good ...

R&M High Speed Stampings

Machine Operator

Fridley, MN · On-site

$20 - $29/hr

Keep the work area clean by shoveling scrap, mopping floors, and cleaning machines at the end of ... more entry level and ready to develop your skills. We will train the right person! * Good ...

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Shovel Operator job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 94% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,327 per year, or $17.5 per hour.
Machine Operator / Laborer - Vernon NY -$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Machine Operator / Laborer - Vernon NY -$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Gutchess Lumber Company Inc.

Vernon, NY • On-site

$15 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

For over 100 years, Gutchess Lumber has been a leading global lumber producer of premium northern hardwoods in a variety of high-end applications and we take pride in our commitment to quality in everything we do. Quality is at the core of our brand promise is the foundation of which our reputation was founded. This quality also extends to our employees, who are hard-working members of the communities around us. We support our employees with quality pay, excellent benefits, company ownership opportunities and appreciation every day and we are recruiting for a new team member.
We are seeking Machine Center Operators in our Vernon NY location on 1st shift. These are entry level positions with a focus on handling lumber in a safe and efficient manner. Candidates for this position will be required to perform physical labor in a typical sawmill environment with exposure to some weather conditions.
Responsibilities
  • Straightens lumber on conveyor to align lumber for grading, sawing, edging, trimming, sorting, stacking, or for transfer to other conveyors;
  • Shovel bark and chips and cleans work area, using broom and shovel. Make sure work area is clean of banding and boards before leaving every day;
  • Learn to operate various machinery and complete preventative maintenance as scheduled on assigned equipment;
  • Some climbing and crawling may be involved associated with housekeeping;

Safety
  • Requires personal protective equipment be worn;
  • safety glasses;
  • hearing protection;
  • head protection;
  • steel toed work boots;
  • and other protective equipment as required;

Qualifications
  • 18 years of age or older;
  • Effective written and verbal communication;
  • Able and willing to work long hours and weekends and requires very good attendance record;
  • Must be willing to cross-train in various positions, be self-motivated, possess good work ethics and ability to work with a team;
  • Must be able to lift 50+ lbs;
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

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