Lumber Yard Laborer

J Gibson McIlvain Company•White Marsh, MD

15h

About The Position

J. Gibson McIlvain Company is hiring a Lumber Yard Laborer to support its lumber yard operations. The company supplies domestic and imported hardwood lumber and provides architectural millwork services. The role involves receiving, storing, picking, staging, and loading lumber and materials. The laborer uses forklifts, clamp trucks, other power equipment, and handheld equipment as needed; maintains accurate inventory records; assists with physical inventories and stock rotation; and keeps equipment and materials orderly. The position requires some heavy lifting and adherence to safe and efficient work practices.

Requirements

Some math skills and reading comprehension skills to process work orders.
Must be able to pass a math pre-employment assessment and drug screening, including marijuana screening.
Some heavy lifting is required.
Willingness to start early or stay late periodically, as needed.

Responsibilities

Unload inbound shipments safely and move lumber to storage locations.
Stack and store lumber efficiently and safely in appropriate areas.
Check inbound and outbound shipments for accuracy and damage, and report quality variances.
Pick and prepare lumber for shipment, ensuring the correct quantity and species are delivered to the location specified by order instructions or a supervisor.
Perform picking duties efficiently while meeting customer service standards.
Keep scrap bins empty so Helpers can keep the Mill and Yard clean.
Move lumber from staging or storage areas onto trucks or trailers.
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage lumber and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
Use handheld equipment for inventory, picking, receiving, put-away, and loading tasks as required.
Maintain company equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently according to prescribed work methods.
Maintain appropriate records and reports to support inventory control and security.
Assist with physical inventories and ensure proper stock rotation.