Lumber Handler

About the role

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 the furniture, 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. At Northwest Hardwoods (NWH), you’ll play an important role in keeping our global supply chain moving. As a Lumber 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age
• Preferred: Previous experience in lumber manufacturing, lumber material handling is a plus, but not required

Skills

• Hardworking, dependable, safety‑minded, and enjoys hands‑on, physically active work
• Strong work ethic and a positive, team‑oriented attitude
• Enjoys a hands‑on, physically active role and staying on the move throughout the day
• Ability to safely lift, move, stack, and handle lumber and other materials
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Dependable and reliable, with a