Lumber Grader & Stacker - Entry-Level with Growth

MARATHON STAFFING GROUP; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Staffing Group is hiring for a General Labor – Lumber Grader / Stacker in a pine sawmill environment. This entry-level role offers opportunities for advancement into sawmill operator positions based on safety, attendance, and learning ability.

You will grade, sort, and stack lumber, keep work areas clean, and support steady lumber flow while following safety rules and working as part of a production team.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely in a sawmill or manufacturing environment.
• Able to stand, bend, lift, pull, and perform repetitive tasks during shift.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Grade and sort lumber based on size, quality, defects, and production requirements.
• Stack lumber safely, neatly, and according to instructions.
• Remove off-grade, damaged, or defective material as directed.
• Keep production areas clean and free of debris, broken boards, and tripping hazards.
• Assist with maintaining steady lumber flow through assigned work areas.
• Communicate quality issues, equipment concerns, jams, or unsafe conditions to the supervisor or lead.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout rules, and safe work practices around sawmill equipment.
• Work cooperatively with machine operators, forklift operators, supervisors, and other production employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support sawmill operations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Ability to follow instructions

Reliability

Job description

Marathon Staffing Group is hiring for a General Labor – Lumber Grader / Stacker in a pine sawmill environment. This entry-level role offers opportunities for advancement into sawmill operator positions based on safety, attendance, and learning ability.

You will grade, sort, and stack lumber, keep work areas clean, and support steady lumber flow while following safety rules and working as part of a production team.