What we're looking for
We are looking for a Foreman to lead a 4 person team running a lumber recycling operation. We use technology to make the process easier. This position requires a willingness to work in a field (job-site) environment with exposure to dust, mud, heat, sun, cold, noise, and other conditions common to a construction site
Responsibilities
- Operate the reclaimed lumber cleaning machine
- Prepare material for feeding into the machine
- Load the machine by hand or with forklift
- Work with Engineers to improve machine performance
- Drive trucks and forklifts for moving material at the sites
- Lead 3 laborers
Ensure safety procedures are followed and no one gets hurt
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Multilingual English and Spanish
- Experience operating manufacturing equipment
- Experience with working outside on construction sites, lumber yards, Material Recovery Facilities, demolition and deconstruction
- Experience with reclaiming lumber or working in the lumber industry is a big plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized procedures, and adhere to safe work practices
- Computer experience with Google Docs, or equivalent a plus
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- 401K
- Stock Options
Work schedule
M-Th 7-5:30 (4-10's)
About Us
About Urban Machine
We are a Venture backed robotics startup based in Oakland, California, tackling the multi-billion dollar problem of lumber waste. Every year, billions of dollars worth of lumber is landfilled simply because the cost of labor to sort and reuse is too high. Almost 25% of all landfill is generated by the construction industry! Our mission is to salvage the past to make for a more sustainable future in our built environment. We are doing this by applying cutting-edge robotics to salvage lumber and return it to the market as a valuable building material
How to Apply
If you are passionate about sustainability, working outside and want to be part of a fast-growing startup that is making a difference, we want to hear from you.