Collins

Founded in 1855, Collins is family-owned and produces softwood and hardwood products at their facilities in Chester, California, Lakeview, Oregon and Kane, Pennsylvania. In Chester, Collins has the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Collins is highly respected for their sustainable forest management, practiced across their 370,000 acres of FSC®-certified lands in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Position Summary: The Sort Station Operator directs boards and cants to the resaw or gang edger. Duties/Responsibilities: Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards. Measure and direct boards and cants to the correct area. Monitor and maintain flow of the: infeed and outfeed rolls on the resaw, infeed cant deck, and cant flippers from the headsaw. Assist in changing saws and maintaining resaw infeed and outfeed chains. Perform startup and shutdown equipment inspections. Perform...

Founded in 1855, Collins is family-owned and produces softwood and hardwood products at their facilities in Chester, California, Lakeview, Oregon and Kane, Pennsylvania. In Chester, Collins has the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Collins is highly respected for their sustainable forest management, practiced across their 370,000 acres of FSC®-certified lands in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. The Entry General Laborer piles boards in carts and marks odd lengths. Duties/Responsibilities: Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards. Push out partial and full carts of lumber as instructed by supervisor. Assist with banding when needed. Clean and maintain work area. Perform additional duties as required by supervisor. On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities. Position Requirements: Must meet position requirements to be...

At Collins, we’re committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, that starts with responsible stewardship of our 370,000 acres of FSC®-certified forestlands. We operate in Chester, California; Lakeview, Oregon; and Kane, Pennsylvania, producing softwood and hardwood lumber. Our Chester location also includes the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Position Summary: The General Laborer position introduces the employee to the basic components of either the green or dry end of the sawmill.  The General Laborer gains experience by performing duties in the assigned mill, including cleanup duties and the operation of one or of various pieces of equipment. This individual performs these duties as assigned until the General Laborer bids into an open position, when available. Duties/Responsibilities: Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards. Act as a floater to learn...

Founded in 1855, Collins is family-owned and produces softwood and hardwood products at their facilities in Chester, California, Lakeview, Oregon and Kane, Pennsylvania. In Chester, Collins has the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Collins is highly respected for their sustainable forest management, practiced across their 370,000 acres of FSC®-certified lands in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Position Summary: The Bridge Crane Operator operates an overhead crane to move lumber packs from racks to outfeed lumber decks. Duties/Responsibilities: Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards. Stack lumber in bunks and produce identification tags. Band packs with suitable banding equipment. Perform startup and shutdown equipment inspections. Perform weekly PM inspections. Report manufacturing defects to the supervisor. Clean and maintain working area and equipment. Perform...

At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding. Position Summary: The Yardman Driver operates the forklift and other mobile equipment to load and unload building materials in the yard of the Builders Supply retail store. Duties/Responsibilities*: Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards. Assist customers and provide exceptional customer service with a positive attitude. Load and unload building materials and other merchandise. Deliver building materials to construction sites, residential address, and businesses. Assist in tracking inventory. Notify Store Manager of any stock...

Founded in 1855, Collins is family-owned and produces softwood and hardwood products at their facilities in Chester, California, Lakeview, Oregon and Kane, Pennsylvania. In Chester, Collins has the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Collins is highly respected for their sustainable forest management, practiced across their 370,000 acres of FSC®-certified lands in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Position Summary: The Maintenance Planner is responsible for developing high-quality job plans, maintaining a clean and prioritized backlog, preparing work packages, and ensuring all planned work is ready for efficient execution. This role is future-focused—working 2–6 weeks ahead—to increase wrench time, reduce downtime, and support a stable weekly schedule. The Planner is the system owner for Work Management planning standards and ensures all planned work meets safety, quality, and reliability expectations. The Planner’s primary mission is to create...

At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding. Position Summary: The Millwright provides maintenance, installation, and operational services for manufacturing systems and equipment. Duties/Responsibilities: Duties/Responsibilities are dependent on level progression. Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards. Troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair manufacturing systems and equipment by applying skills in: welding/fabricating/fitting; hydraulics and pneumatics; blueprints and schematics; machinery alignment and leveling; rigging/lifting/setting; machinery alignment...

Founded in 1855, Collins is family-owned and produces softwood and hardwood products at their facilities in Chester, California, Lakeview, Oregon and Kane, Pennsylvania. In Chester, Collins has the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Collins is highly respected for their sustainable forest management, practiced across their 370,000 acres of FSC®-certified lands in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Position Summary: The Maintenance Planner is responsible for developing high-quality job plans, maintaining a clean and prioritized backlog, preparing work packages, and ensuring all planned work is ready for efficient execution. This role is future-focused—working 2–6 weeks ahead—to increase wrench time, reduce downtime, and support a stable weekly schedule. The Planner is the system owner for Work Management planning standards and ensures all planned work meets safety, quality, and reliability expectations. The Planner’s primary mission is to create...

Founded in 1855, Collins is family-owned and produces softwood and hardwood products at their facilities in Chester, California, Lakeview, Oregon and Kane, Pennsylvania. In Chester, Collins has the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Collins is highly respected for their sustainable forest management, practiced across their 370,000 acres of FSC®-certified lands in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Position Summary: The Seasonal Forestry Help assists with all aspects of forest land management on the FSC certified, 118-thousand-acre Collins Pennsylvania Forest.    Duties/Responsibilities: Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards. Perform boundary line maintenance, tree planting, GPS data collection, and invasive species treatments (mechanical and herbicide). Keep detailed records of all tasks. Work independently in remote locations with little supervision. Perform additional duties...

Founded in 1855, Collins is family-owned and produces softwood and hardwood products at their facilities in Chester, California, Lakeview, Oregon and Kane, Pennsylvania. In Chester, Collins has the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Collins is highly respected for their sustainable forest management, practiced across their 370,000 acres of FSC®-certified lands in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Position Summary: The Safety/Administrative Specialist is a professional who will create value for the company by partnering with the management team to promote a cohesive and safe working environment.  This individual will serve as a representative to the Lakeview, Oregon location, providing knowledge and support to employees of the business unit in both safety and administrative functions. Duties/Responsibilities: Promote and develop positive employee relations by providing direct support to all employees. Assist with the business unit’s...

Founded in 1855, Collins is family-owned and produces softwood and hardwood products at their facilities in Chester, California, Lakeview, Oregon and Kane, Pennsylvania. In Chester, Collins has the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Collins is highly respected for their sustainable forest management, practiced across their 370,000 acres of FSC®-certified lands in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Position Summary: The Cleanup Laborer is an entry level position introducing the employee to the basic components of a sawmill. Duties/Responsibilities: Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards. Sweep and shovel including debris, wood pieces, broken boards, and sawdust. Lift, pull, and push lumber. Operate a full wheelbarrow to clean and haul waste materials. Use air to blow the floor and equipment. Maintain waste systems (hog/chipper/conveyors) by identifying clogs and clearing clogged...

At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding. Position Summary: The Journey Millwright possesses an Oregon Industrial Journey Millwright certification and provides maintenance, installation, and operational services for manufacturing systems and equipment. Duties/Responsibilities: Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards. Troubleshoot, install, replace, and repair manufacturing systems and equipment by applying skills in: welding/fabricating/fitting; hydraulics and pneumatics; rigging/lifting/setting; machinery alignment and leveling; blueprints and schematics;...

At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding. Position Summary: The Supervising Electrical Lead maintains, repairs, modifies, and installs electrical, instrument, and computer systems to ensure optimal operations. As Lead this individual is responsible for the training of Electrical Apprentices. Duties/Responsibilities: Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards. Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems occurring during manufacturing processes. Install, service, repair or replace: all types of A.C. circuits/D.C electrical systems; C. and D.C. drives, controls, and motors;...

At Collins, we are committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber, particleboard, and hardboard siding. Position Summary: The Certified Lumber Grader holds grading certification(s) and applies the requisite grading rules of the Western Wood Products Association (WWPA) to identify grades of lumber.  Duties/Responsibilities: Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards. Assign grades in a manner that is consistent with the guidelines established by the company and the WWPA. Maintain a grading accuracy of 95 percent in all products. Communicate with and learn from other certified lumber graders and the Dry End Supervisor, Quality Control...

At Collins, we’re committed to building a better world. As a family-owned company founded in 1855, that starts with responsible stewardship of our 370,000 acres of FSC®-certified forestlands. We operate in Chester, California; Lakeview, Oregon; and Kane, Pennsylvania, producing softwood and hardwood lumber. Our Chester location also includes the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Position Summary: The Journey Electrician maintains, repairs, modifies, and installs electrical, instrument, and computer systems to ensure optimal operations. Applicant must have an Oregon Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician license. Duties/Responsibilities: Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards. Install electrical systems as needed. Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems occurring during manufacturing processes. Check, service, repair or replace: all types of A.C. circuits/D.C electrical...