Lumber Yard Assistant

MONTANA RECLAIMED LUMBER CO.; Gallatin Gateway (MT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Montana Reclaimed Lumber in Gallatin Gateway, MT is seeking a hands-on 4-Sided Hand-Hewn Department Assistant to process custom timber orders, manage inventory, and maintain a safe, efficient yard. This role combines woodworking/yard tasks with forklift operation and meticulous record-keeping.

The ideal candidate will have strong math and measurement skills, reliable work ethic, and willingness to train for required certifications.

Qualifications

• Strong math and measurement skills for timber calculations and order specs.
• Attention to detail to ensure quality and accuracy on every order.
• Proficient with heavy equipment; willingness to train or certify as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work outdoors in a lumber yard.
• Dependable work ethic and the ability to follow instructions closely.
• Experience in a lumber yard or with heavy timber is preferred, training available.

Responsibilities

• Pull and process custom 4-sided hand-hewn timber orders to exact specifications.
• Organize and maintain the department yard for safe, efficient workflow.
• Safely operate forklift, chainsaw, and saws; perform daily equipment checks.
• Maintain records for active work orders and material progression.
• Assist supervisor with daily department coordination and sales-office communication.

Skills

Math & Measurement

Attention to Detail

Equipment Proficiency

Physical Strength

Work Ethic

Experience in lumber yard

Tools

Forklift

Chainsaw

Skill Saw

Job description

Job Description: 4-Sided Hand-Hewn Department Assistant

Position Overview

• Company: Montana Reclaimed Lumber
• Location: Gallatin Gateway, MT (Lumber Yard)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift (No weekend shifts)
• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive Pay (DOE), Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, HSA, 401(k) Profit Sharing/Retirement Plan, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off.

Role Summary

The 4-Sided Hand-Hewn Department Assistant works closely with the Department Supervisor to process custom timber orders, manage inventory, and maintain a safe, highly efficient work area. This role requires a combination of hands‑on woodworking/yard skills, forklift operation, and keen attention to detail for tracking custom work orders.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Order Processing & Quality Control: Pull and process custom 4-sided hand‑hewn timber and lumber orders according to exact work order specifications (size, quantity, quality, species, and color).
• Yard & Inventory Management: Organize and maintain the hewn department area to ensure optimal workflow, cleanliness, and safety. Assist with loading/unloading incoming inventory and outgoing orders.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate a forklift, chainsaw, Skill saw, and other specialized yard equipment. Complete daily equipment maintenance checks.
• Tracking & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records for active work orders, track material progression (such as milling or kiln drying), and provide final tallies to the office upon completion.
• Department Support: Step in to assist the Supervisor with daily department coordination, communication with sales/office staff as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Math & Measurement: Strong math and measuring skills, including the ability to accurately calculate board footage, square footage, and lineal footage.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to process orders efficiently while strictly adhering to quality control and project specifications.
• Equipment Proficiency: Comfortable operating heavy machinery and power tools (forklifts, chainsaws, skill saws). Prior certification or willingness to train is required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform manual labor outdoors in a lumber yard environment.
• Work Ethic: Positive attitude, dependable work ethic, strong organizational skills, and the ability to follow instructions closely.
• Experience: Prior lumber yard, or heavy timber experience is preferred, but Montana Reclaimed Lumber is willing to train the right, highly motivated candidate.