Yard Assistant

What if your work helped connect North American hardwood products with customers around the world?! Northwest Hardwoods is a leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America and a fully integrated global supplier serving the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. Our Yard Assistant plays a critical role in keeping our sawmill and manufacturing operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible contribution to a global operation by keeping the equipment clean and maintained, our yard/sawmill clean and safe and people behind our products running at their best.

Why This Role Matters:

This position is all about safety, reliability, and attention to detail. You’ll be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing diesel-powered vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery to keep our operations running safely and efficiently. Your mechanical expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety will help minimize downtime and ensure our equipment is ready to support the production process and deliver high-quality lumber to our customers around the world.

This is a great opportunity for a someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean working facility, enjoys staying physically active, and being hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Sweep, rake, and clear lumber yard driveways, walkways, and drive-thru aisles to ensure a tidy and obstacle-free environment.
• Collect, sort, and properly dispose of wood scraps, sawdust, metal banding, plastic wrap, and other construction debris within the shop, building, sawmill and/or yard.
• Empty yard trash receptacles and transport industrial waste to designated dumpsters or recycling areas.
• Perform seasonal exterior maintenance, including clearing snow, ice, and debris from sidewalks and parking areas.
• Occasionally assist with re-stacking, bundle, and organizing lumber to maintain neatness.
• Maintenance and mowing of grass area
• Maintaining trucks and equipment clean - wiping down and power washing
• Adhere strictly to OSHA standards and workplace safety regulations to maintain a safe, accident-free work environment.
• Report any hazardous conditions, blocked emergency exits, or faulty equipment immediately to the facilities manager.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure a clean and efficient workplace.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

We’re looking for someone who is detail oriented, hard working, dependable, safety-minded, and enjoys working with their hands. You should take pride in your work, be comfortable walking around the warehouse and being physically active.

Required:

• Able to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Capable of lifting and moving up to 50 lbs regularly and unassisted.
• Endure prolonged physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and kneeling for 8+ hour shifts.
• Demonstrate agility and balance when navigating active industrial yard environments around heavy machinery and moving vehicles.
• Dependable to manage daily cleaning schedules independently.
• A strict commitment to personal and workplace safety protocols.
• Familiarity with standard yard tools, such as industrial brooms, rakes, strapping tools, and banding equipment.
• Reliable transportation and a strong attendance record.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Dependable, with a strong work ethic and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Enjoy working in a hands-on, physically active role and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty
• Take safety seriously and follow proper procedures when working around heavy equipment, vehicles, and machinery
• Have strong attention to detail and take pride in doing the job right the first time
• Are dependable and reliable, with a strong attendance record
• Can work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Can prioritize tasks and communicate clearly with the maintenance and operations teams

What We Offer:

Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re an experienced professional who enjoys keeping production moving and collaborating with a team, we’d love to hear from you!

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.