Yard Assistant

Northwest Hardwoods Inc•Dailey, WV

1d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Hardwoods is a leading North American hardwood lumber manufacturer and integrated global supplier. The Yard Assistant helps keep sawmill and manufacturing operations safe, reliable, and efficient by maintaining clean equipment and a clean, safe yard and facility. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and attention to detail in a hands-on, physically active, fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position works independently and collaboratively with warehouse, maintenance, and operations teams.

Requirements

Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Capable of regularly lifting and moving up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Able to sustain physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and kneeling, for shifts of 8 or more hours.
Able to maintain agility and balance while navigating an active industrial yard around heavy machinery and moving vehicles.
Dependable and able to manage daily cleaning schedules independently.
Strict commitment to personal and workplace safety protocols.
Familiarity with standard yard tools, including industrial brooms, rakes, strapping tools, and banding equipment.
Reliable transportation and a strong attendance record.
Detail-oriented, hardworking, dependable, safety-minded, and comfortable with hands-on physical work.
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, independently and as part of a team.
Able to prioritize tasks and communicate clearly with maintenance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

Sweep, rake, and clear yard driveways, walkways, and drive-through aisles.
Collect, sort, and dispose of wood scraps, sawdust, metal banding, plastic wrap, and other debris around the shop, building, sawmill, and yard.
Empty yard trash receptacles and transport industrial waste to designated dumpsters or recycling areas.
Perform seasonal exterior maintenance, including clearing snow, ice, and debris from sidewalks and parking areas.
Occasionally assist with restacking, bundling, and organizing lumber.
Maintain and mow grass areas.
Clean trucks and equipment by wiping them down and power washing.
Follow OSHA standards and workplace safety regulations.
Immediately report hazardous conditions, blocked emergency exits, or faulty equipment to the facilities manager.
Collaborate with the warehouse team to maintain a clean and efficient workplace.
Perform other duties as assigned.