We are seeking hardworking and reliable Birch Tree Processors to join our client for a Direct Hire role in Palisade, MN. This role involves harvesting small-diameter birch trees, utilizing saws, and bundling boughs in outdoor conditions.
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Compensation & Earnings Potential
- Pay Rate: Piece-rate compensation of $3.00 per bundle (bundles of 10 boughs). Your daily wage is directly based on the number of completed bundles.
Production Benchmarks:
- Lowest Producer: 7 bundles/hour = $21.00/hour
- Mid-Range Producer: 10 bundles/hour = $30.00/hour
- Above-Average Producer: 15 bundles/hour = $45.00/hour
Work Schedule
- Workdays: 5 to 7 days per week (employee choice).
- Hours: 10 to 12 hours per day.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and harvest birch trees according to specific project guidelines.
- Fell and delimb trees efficiently using brush saws, loppers, or small chainsaws.
- Process boughs into standardized bundles of 10 and organize harvested timber into stable, space-efficient piles to streamline transport and inventory management.
- Follow sustainable harvesting practices to minimize environmental impact and maintain forest health.
- Maintain a "safety first" mindset, strictly utilizing PPE and following OSHA logging standards.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Valid Driver's License required to travel to and from the job site.
- Ability to perform repetitive manual labor, including lifting, bending, and walking on uneven forest terrain for extended periods.
- Experience or demonstrated ability to safely operate basic forestry tools such as brush saws, loppers, or small chainsaws.
- Ability to accurately judge tree diameter to ensure only specified trees are harvested.
- Skill in stacking timber and bundle organization to maximize space and ensure stability.
Ready to get to work? Apply for this short-term assignment today and get outside!
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
We are seeking hardworking and reliable Birch Tree Processors to join our client for a Direct Hire role in Palisade, MN. This role involves harvesting small-diameter birch trees, utilizing saws, and bundling boughs in outdoor conditions.
Compensation & Earnings Potential
- Pay Rate: Piece-rate compensation of $3.00 per bundle (bundles of 10 boughs). Your daily wage is directly based on the number of completed bundles.
Production Benchmarks:
- Lowest Producer: 7 bundles/hour = $21.00/hour
- Mid-Range Producer: 10 bundles/hour = $30.00/hour
- Above-Average Producer: 15 bundles/hour = $45.00/hour
Work Schedule
- Workdays: 5 to 7 days per week (employee choice).
- Hours: 10 to 12 hours per day.
Responsibilities:
- Identify and harvest birch trees according to specific project guidelines.
- Fell and delimb trees efficiently using brush saws, loppers, or small chainsaws.
- Process boughs into standardized bundles of 10 and organize harvested timber into stable, space-efficient piles to streamline transport and inventory management.
- Follow sustainable harvesting practices to minimize environmental impact and maintain forest health.
- Maintain a "safety first" mindset, strictly utilizing PPE and following OSHA logging standards.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Valid Driver's License required to travel to and from the job site.
- Ability to perform repetitive manual labor, including lifting, bending, and walking on uneven forest terrain for extended periods.
- Experience or demonstrated ability to safely operate basic forestry tools such as brush saws, loppers, or small chainsaws.
- Ability to accurately judge tree diameter to ensure only specified trees are harvested.
- Skill in stacking timber and bundle organization to maximize space and ensure stability.
Ready to get to work? Apply for this short-term assignment today and get outside!
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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
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