Lumber Handler

Ashton Lewis Lumber Company; Gatesville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Ashton Lewis Lumber in North Carolina currently seeks a warehouse associate to manage orderly packing and shipping of lumber. You will verify counts against daily production lists, inspect lumber for sellable condition, and apply updated placards for shipments.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient packing in a fast-paced environment. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a long-standing commitment to quality and customer service in Southern Yellow Pine.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and safety compliance.
• Able to confirm item counts and ensure correct packing.
• Capable of inspecting lumber for sellable condition and applying placards.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety requirements and wear PPE.
• Confirm counts on items for each order against production list.
• Inspect lumber pieces for sellable condition during repacking.
• Ensure correct packing with corner protectors and packing materials.
• Banding lumber uniformly and updating quantities via scan gun or computer.
• Generate and attach new placards reflecting updated quantities.
• Maintain cleanliness of work and warehouse areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• Observes all safety requirements including wearing appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Confirm counts on items being pulled for each order are as stated on the daily production list provided by the Production Planner.
• When repacking, inspect each piece of lumber to make sure it is in sellable condition.
• Ensure that all product is packed appropriately, using corner protecters and any other packing material as required.
• Banding the product in a uniform manner.
• By use of a scan gun, adjust the original quantities on the pack of lumber so the placard will reflect the new quantity on the pack.
• Generate new placard by either using the scan gun or computer for the new pack shipping to the customer. Apply the new placard to the unit.
• Keeps piece/wrap area and warehouse aisles clean at all times.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY AND A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Flexible spending accounts

About Ashton Lewis Lumber:

Dedicated to unsurpassed quality in Southern Yellow Pine. Ashton Lewis Lumber Company sets the standard around the world with old world craftsmanship in appearance lumber, since 1952 in North Carolina. We pride ourselves not only on delivering a quality product all the time - but also in the manner in which we conduct our relationships. By weaving integrity into the fabric of our business, we intend to set the standard of integrity in our industry as well as the standard for SYP appearance lumber around the world. Every day, the Ashton Lewis team comes to work with one goal, exceeding customer expectations and insisting on the highest quality. Plus, by providing timely deliveries and unparalleled service, we strengthen the relationships we have with our customers and with each other. We're intentionally building relationships that will grow in the years to come.

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