Yard Assistant

Northwest Hardwoods•Dailey, WV

1d•$17

About The Position

The Yard Assistant helps maintain a safe, clean, and efficient sawmill and manufacturing environment. The role focuses on cleaning and organizing the yard, shop, building, and sawmill; maintaining exterior areas; and keeping trucks and equipment clean. The Yard Assistant works independently and with warehouse, maintenance, and operations teams in a fast-paced industrial setting, following workplace safety procedures around heavy machinery and moving vehicles.

Requirements

Be able to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Be capable of regularly lifting and moving up to 50 lbs unassisted.
Be able to sustain prolonged physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and kneeling, for shifts of 8 or more hours.
Demonstrate agility and balance when navigating active industrial yard environments around heavy machinery and moving vehicles.
Be dependable and able to manage daily cleaning schedules independently.
Have a strict commitment to personal and workplace safety protocols.
Be familiar with standard yard tools, such as industrial brooms, rakes, strapping tools, and banding equipment.
Have reliable transportation and a strong attendance record.
Be detail-oriented, hardworking, safety-minded, and comfortable with hands-on, physically active work.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team, prioritize tasks, and communicate clearly with maintenance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

Sweep, rake, and clear lumber yard driveways, walkways, and drive-through aisles.
Collect, sort, and dispose of wood scraps, sawdust, metal banding, plastic wrap, and other debris in 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.