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

• 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

• 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