Lumber Handler
nwhBrooklyn, NY
Description:
Join a Team That Keeps the World Moving!
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 thefurniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. Our plant team brings together the sawmill operations, production, grading, kiln drying, surfacing, packaging, and quality control to transform hardwood logs into high-quality lumber products for customers around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible contribution to a global operation.
AtNorthwest Hardwoods (NWH), you’ll play an important role in keeping our global supply chain moving. As aLumber Handler, work closely with the manufacturing team to keep lumber moving through the facility, ensure products are properly handled and organized, and help maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment.
Why This Role Matters: This position is all about safety and attention to detail. You’ll be responsible for safely and efficiently handling, moving, sorting, stacking, and preparing lumber throughout the production process. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will help ensure we continue to produce and deliver high-quality lumber to our customers around the world.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys staying physically active, and takes pride in getting the details right.
RequirementsWhat You’ll Do: Load and unload lumber trucks
Sort product by size, species, and grade
Stack wood neatly into carts or storage bays
Keep the warehouse and conveyors clean and clear of debris
Participate in job rotations and cross - training
What You Bring:
We’re looking for someone who ishardworking, dependable, safety-minded, and enjoys hands-on, physically active work.
Required:
Must be 18 years of age
Available to work Monday – Frida with occasional Saturday
Preferred:
Previous experience inlumber manufacturing, lumber material handlingis a plus, but not required
You’ll Thrive Here If You Are: Astrong work ethicand a positive, team-oriented attitude
Enjoys ahands-on, physically active roleand staying on the move throughout the day
Ability tosafely lift, move, stack, and handle lumber and other materials
Strong attention to detail and the ability tofollow instructions and procedures
Dependable and reliable, with a strongattendance record
Ability to work effectively in afast-paced manufacturing environment
Comfortable workingindependently as well as part of a team
Willingness to learn and take direction from supervisors and experienced team members
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
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.
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Level
Entry L2
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Occupation
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Industry
Sawmills
Posted
2 days ago