Material Handler

Description

• 1st Shift (6:00 AM–2:30 PM) | $18.50-19.00/hr 
• 2nd Shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) | $19.00-19.50/hr 

About Lumbermen Associates Inc.

Lumbermen Associates is a trusted, 2nd generation family-owned leader in wholesale building products and mill operations. For over 60 years, we focus on delivering exceptional service, reliable quality, and genuine partnership to our customers.

We believe in respect, teamwork, integrity, and a relentless commitment to doing things the right way. Our people are the heart of our business – we work together to create a safe, productive, and positive environment. We demand high standards of ourselves and each other. If you are motivated, dependable, and ready to grow with a company that values its team, you will feel right at home here.

What is Expected of You in this Role

Material Handler is a junior-level operations position responsible for stacking, organizing, and handling lumber at the outfeed of industrial saws. This role supports mill productivity by ensuring finished material is properly sorted, stacked, banded, and maintained in a safe and orderly manner. The position also includes housekeeping responsibilities during production downtime to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Stack and sort rough-cut lumber by dimension, species, and grade
• Maintain neat, stable stacks and ensure accurate material flow
• Band and wrap lumber securely per company standards
• Identify and report damaged or defective materials
• Keep the work area clean; assist with sweeping, sawdust/scrap removal during downtime
• Compliance with all safety rules, work instructions, and PPE requirements (steel-toed boots, safety glasses, work gloves)
• Work closely and cooperatively with saw operators and other operations team members
• Perform additional material-handling, material movement and other operational tasks as assigned

Requirements

 What You Bring 

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Ability to work the assigned shift and OT
• Consistent attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Preferred but not required: (1) Prior experience in a warehouse, lumber yard, mill, or manufacturing; (2) Prior material-handling or labor experience; (3) Familiarity with safety protocols in an industrial setting

What Are the Physical Demands?

• Ability to regularly lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, squatting, and lifting
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to read and communicate in English
• Ability to work in an outdoor lumberyard and open warehouse settings with varying temperatures
• Exposure to noise, dust, and moving machinery that are typical of a lumber mill operation

Join a Team That Values Hard Work and Teamwork

Does this role sound interesting to you? If you are dependable, energetic, and eager to grow in a hands-on role, we encourage you to apply today.

Lumbermen Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.