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.

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.

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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…