Lumber Specialist

Ganahl Lumber; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Ganahl Lumber in Costa Mesa is seeking a lumberman to load and unload materials while ensuring quality and safety. The role involves moving loads, operating hand and power tools, and maintaining a clean environment.

A high school diploma is required, and preferred candidates will have six months of relevant experience. Physical fitness is necessary as the role demands lifting and the use of personal protective equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, understand, and relay written and verbal instructions.
• Six months of related experience preferred.
• Pass pre-employment and required drug screens.

Responsibilities

• Move loads and materials to and from various locations using equipment.
• Stack loads in designated areas and maintain cleanliness.
• Review deliveries for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Ability to read and understand instructions

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Ability to operate material handling equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The lumberman loads and unloads building materials and other incoming materials for delivery or storage. This position is occasionally referred to as a Load Builder.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Move loads, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading areas, delivery vehicles, or by hand using material handling equipment.
• Attach identifying tags to loads, stock, or other materials.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or operational needs.
• Stack loads in locations such as material sheds, storage or production areas, loading areas, delivery vehicles, or by hand using material handling equipment.
• Carry out general yard duties.
• Maintain proficiency in all organizational safe working policies and practices.
• Follows all organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Reviews deliveries for quality and accuracy; reviews accompanying documents for accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Adheres to company policies and work requirements.

Required Skills and Abilities

• The ability to read, write, understand, and relay, written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to operate various hand and power tools when needed.
• The ability to operate various types of material handling equipment including hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts when needed.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, while working either indoors or outdoors.
• Must be in adequate physical condition to perform requirements such as mental, physical and manual dexterity, hand/grip strength, depth perception and any other physical attributes that enable the employee to perform the job safely according to all Company, Local, State, and Federal regulations and requirements.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Ability to push/pull up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Must wear prescribed personal protective equipment when handling material or operating equipment.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment and required drug screens as requested.
• Must be able to successfully pass a Physical Capacity Assessments as requested.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, Ganahl Lumber Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. All active employees must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Your employment with Ganahl Lumber Company is at will. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of the Ganahl Lumber Company employees.