Green Chain Puller

NWH; Hacker Valley (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity based on company/own

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Dis

401k Retirement Saving with Company

Health Saving Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods in West Virginia is seeking a Green Chain Puller to keep lumber moving through the facility, ensuring safe handling and organization.

You'll load and unload lumber trucks, sort by size, species and grade, stack lumber neatly, and help maintain a clean, efficient warehouse environment while participating in job rotations. This fast-paced role suits someone with a strong work ethic who enjoys hands-on, physically active work and following strict safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Available to work Monday - Friday with occasional weekends.
• Preferred: experience in lumber manufacturing or lumber material handling.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload lumber trucks.
• Sort product by size, species, and grade.
• Stack wood neatly into carts or storage bays.
• Keep the warehouse and conveyors clean and clear of debris.
• Participate in job rotations and cross-training.

Skills

Hardworking

Dependable

Safety-minded

Team player

Attention to detail

Physically active

Job description

Description

Join a Team That Keeps the World Moving!

What if your work helped connect North American hardwood products with customers around the world?! Northwest Hardwoods is a leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America and a fully integrated global supplier serving the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. Our plant team brings together the sawmill operations, production, grading, kiln drying, surfacing, packaging, and quality control to transform hardwood logs into high-quality lumber products for customers around the world. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible contribution to a global operation.

At Northwest Hardwoods (NWH), you'll play an important role in keeping our global supply chain moving. As a Green Chain Puller, work closely with the manufacturing team to keep lumber moving through the facility, ensure products are properly handled and organized, and help maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment.

Why This Role Matters:

This position is all about safety and attention to detail. You'll be responsible for safely and efficiently handling, moving, sorting, stacking, and preparing lumber throughout the production process. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will help ensure we continue to produce and deliver high-quality lumber to our customers around the world.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys staying physically active, and takes pride in getting the details right.

Requirements

What You'll Do:

• Load and unload lumber trucks
• Sort product by size, species, and grade
• Stack wood neatly into carts or storage bays
• Keep the warehouse and conveyors clean and clear of debris
• Participate in job rotations and cross - training

What You Bring:

We're looking for someone who is hardworking, dependable, safety-minded, and enjoys hands-on, physically active work.

Required:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Available to work Monday - Friday with occasional weekends

Preferred:

• Previous experience in lumber manufacturing, lumber material handling is a plus, but not required

You'll Thrive Here If You Are:

• A strong work ethic and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Enjoys a hands-on, physically active role and staying on the move throughout the day
• Ability to safely lift, move, stack, and handle lumber and other materials
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions and procedures
• Dependable and reliable, with a strong attendance record
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and take direction from supervisors and experienced team members

What We Offer:

Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.