LUMBER LABORER

About the role

We are 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift (certification required)
• 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
• Manually handle and assemble materials, hardware, and components
• Complete various jobs including materials staging, layout, and cleanup
• Assist with packaging of completed components for shipping or storage
• Adhere to and follow all applicable OSHA and Erickson Companies safety standards and requirements
• Assist in identifying and correcting hazardous situations and acts by fellow employees and notify supervisory personnel

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience in a lumberyard or similar setting
• Forklift certification and ability to operate a forklift safely
• 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

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs
• High degree of physical exertion required
• Must be alert to surroundings and requires a high degree of situational 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