Lumber Assistant

Position Overview

The Lumber Assistant supports the daily operations of the Lumber Warehouse by assisting with the preparation, staging, handling, and organization of raw materials used in production. This role works closely with the Lumber Supervisor, Senior Lumber Assistants, and other team members to ensure materials are accurately prepared, inventoried, and delivered to production in a safe and efficient manner.

The Lumber Assistant plays a key role in maintaining organized inventory, supporting production needs, and ensuring that reSAWN's material standards are upheld.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to read and write English
• Understanding of basic math and measurement
• Ability to use a tape measure and other basic industry tools
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to kneel, bend, twist, push, and perform physical tasks as required
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (i.e., 8 hours or more)
• Ability to follow safety procedures and warehouse protocols

• Use basic industry tools to prepare raw materials for production
• Assist with staging materials based on production needs and work orders
• Safely and accurately cut lumber using equipment such as a radial arm saw

• Proactively assist Senior Lumber Assistants and the Lumber Supervisor with handling and staging physical inventory
• Perform inventory counts and assist with inventory checks
• Use basic math and measurement techniques to ensure accurate material quantities
• Help maintain accurate inventory records when checking material in or out
• Ability to learn and effectively operate forklifts to assist in material movement and staging

• Review work orders to ensure materials are prepared accurately
• Grade lumber according to industry standards and reSAWN internal standards
• Identify and flag defects or inconsistencies in lumber prior to production

• Assist the Driver with strapping and preparing the truck for deliveries
• Help stage materials for outgoing deliveries or internal transfers

• Build pallets to support the storage and handling of raw materials
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse workspace
• Assist with general warehouse upkeep and organization of lumber inventory