Lumber Laborer

PURPOSE: Seeking a dependable Lumber Laborer to support production and yard operations. This role involves handling, assembling, staging, and transporting lumber and construction materials used in residential framing. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and capable of performing physically demanding work in a team-oriented environment.

• Operate a forklift and be certified to do so


• Count materials with a high level of detail to ensure accuracy


• Load trucks, understanding heights and weights to ensure safe transport


• Unload rail cars safely and efficiently


• Rotate stock materials, keeping the lumberyard clean and orderly


• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring tools and materials are properly stored


• Involves the manual handling and assembling materials, hardware and components


• Complete various jobs including materials staging, layout and clean up


• May require assisting with packaging of completed component for shipping or storage


• Adhere to and follow all applicable OSHA and Erickson Companies safety standards and requirements


• Assisting in identifying and correcting hazardous situations and acts by fellow employees and notifying supervisory personnel

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Proven experience in a lumberyard or similar setting


• Forklift certification and ability to operate a forklift safely


• Involves a combination of formal training, on-the-job learning and practical skills.


• Understanding and use of various hand and power tools.


• Knowledge of wood and construction materials

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Lifting up to 100 lbs


• High degree of physical exertion required.


• Must be alert to surroundings and requires high degree of situation awareness.


• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy


• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Full Benefits package provided in accordance with company policy.