(Lumber) Shop Hand

Cambium; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambium is seeking a Shop Hand for our East Coast manufacturing facility in Columbia, MD. You’ll be hands-on across the production process, using woodshop tools and millwork equipment while prioritizing safety, speed, and consistency to deliver high-quality Carbon Smart Wood products.

In this role you will assist the Sr Shop Manager, process boards into finished products, load and unload materials, and help with packing, labeling, and shipping as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience using power tools and woodshop machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Safety-conscious with ability to work in a factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sr Shop Manager in fulfilling orders and keeping the shop organized.
• Operate shop equipment to process raw boards into finished products.
• Load and unload materials, move inventory, and stage materials for production.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following shop protocols and daily cleanup routines.
• Support packaging, labeling, and shipping of finished goods as needed.

Skills

Power tools

Woodshop machinery

Safety awareness

Detail oriented

Team player

Tools

Shop equipment

Millwork equipment

Job description

About This Role

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About This Role

As Shop Hand, you’ll be a key part of daily operations at our East Coast manufacturing facility. This role requires confidence working with woodshop tools and millwork equipment, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety, speed, and consistency. You’ll be hands‑on across every step of the production process. From drying and milling final fabrication, you’ll be part of a tight‑knit team focused on delivering high‑quality, Carbon Smart Wood™ products.

What You’ll Do Here

• Assist the Sr. Shop Manager in fulfilling orders and keeping the shop organized and running smoothly
• Operate shop equipment to process raw boards into finished products, including cutting, planing, sanding, and assembly
• Load and unload materials, move inventory, and stage materials for production
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following shop protocols and daily cleanup routines Sr Shop Manager to effectively fulfill orders and maintain a clean working environment.
• Support packaging, labeling, and shipping of finished goods as needed

Your Skill Sets And Capabilities Include

• You’re comfortable with power tools and woodshop machinery
• You work safely and stay alert in a factory or woodshop environment
• You hustle—staying focused, moving with purpose, and taking pride in hard work
• You proactively create value, reliable and bring attention to detail
• You take feedback well and actively seek to improve your skills
• You’re a team player who supports others and leaves your ego at the door
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly throughout the shift, including handling lumber
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling of materials and tools.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse or millwork shop environment with fluctuating temperatures, sawdust, and noise.

The Details

• This role will report to: Michael Sheets, Sr Shop Manager
• Salary Range: $20.00/Hour
• When: Immediately
• Where: Columbia, MD
• Interview Process: Recruiter screen, Hiring Manager Interview, Final On‑Site Interview

Cambium is committed to building an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse communities our team works to serve. We believe that diversity in all its forms (gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, veteran's status, disability and more) is essential to imagining and actively building a more just and sustainable future for all. We hope you feel welcome here.