Production Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Support production line operations, including assembling, staging, or moving materials as needed
• Move lumber between conveyors, machines, and work areas to maintain steady production flow
• Operate basic tools, equipment, or machinery as trained
• Perform visual quality checks and report issues to supervisors
• Follow detailed instructions, safety procedures, and operational guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area
• Load, unload, and transport logs and lumber within the sawmill
• Sort and stack materials according to size, type, and processing requirements
• Operate forklifts, conveyors, and other material-handling equipment
• Absorb and track material flow
• Ensure proper handling and storage of raw and processed lumber
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies
• Report any equipment malfunctions or material shortages to supervisors
• Work collaboratively with sawmill operators and production teams to maintain efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical work in an industrial production environment
• Comfortable standing, lifting, and handling materials throughout a full shift
• Consistent attendance and punctuality to support production operations
• Ability to follow instructions, safety rules, and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to pass a background check

Work Environment

• On-site sawmill environment with continuous production activity
• Standing and moving throughout the shift, often for extended periods
• Frequent lifting and material handling
• Exposure to noise and industrial conditions; appropriate PPE is required
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with production targets

We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits, including 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
• 100% employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays
• The opportunity to help build something from the ground up in an essential, evolving industry

About the Role

The Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is building the future of sustainable lumber with next-generation sawmill technology. We design and operate state-of-the-art modular sawmills that produce high-grade dimensional wood products with greater efficiency and less waste. Backed by leading investors including Cantos, Slow Ventures, Susa Ventures, Banter Capital, Humba Ventures, and Ravelin Capital. We are hiring a Production Associate to support operations at our sawmill.