Material Handler

Lumbermen Associates Inc • Bristol, PA

18d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler is a junior-level operations position at Lumbermen Associates Inc., a family-owned wholesale building products and mill operations company. The role involves stacking, organizing, and handling lumber at the outfeed of industrial saws to support mill productivity. Finished materials must be sorted, stacked, banded, and maintained safely and orderly. During production downtime, the position also performs housekeeping to help maintain a clean and safe work environment. The role is offered on either a first shift (6:00 AM–2:30 PM) or second shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM).

Requirements

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• Ability to work the assigned shift and overtime.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, squat, and lift for prolonged periods.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.
• Ability to work in an outdoor lumberyard and open warehouse settings with varying temperatures.
• Ability to work around noise, dust, and moving machinery typical of a lumber mill operation.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and work gloves.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a warehouse, lumber yard, mill, or manufacturing.
• Prior material-handling or labor experience.
• Familiarity with safety protocols in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Stack and sort rough-cut lumber by dimension, species, and grade.
• Maintain neat, stable stacks and ensure accurate material flow.
• Band and wrap lumber securely according to company standards.
• Identify and report damaged or defective materials.
• Keep the work area clean, including sweeping and removing sawdust and scrap during downtime.
• Comply with safety rules, work instructions, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Work cooperatively with saw operators and other operations team members.
• Perform additional material-handling, material-movement, and operational tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed