Lumber Yard Worker

Express Employment; Minnesota; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly bonus $100 for 40-hour week

Safe, active work environment

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Lumber Yard Worker in Bemidji, MN. The role requires forklift experience, a strong work ethic, and leadership potential, with a typical pay of $18+ per hour. A $100 weekly bonus is offered for completing a 40‑hour work week.

This full-time position emphasizes safety, reliability, and active yard management. Responsibilities include operating a forklift, preparing orders, assisting customers and drivers, and maintaining yard organization.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience required.
• Experience in lumber yard or similar physically demanding environment preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and initiative.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely to load, unload, and move lumber and materials.
• Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders for pickup or delivery.
• Assist customers and drivers with loading materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized lumber yard and efficient operations.
• Assist with inventory and yard maintenance.
• Lead by example and support daily workflow as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Leadership

Outdoor work

Safety conscious

Job description

Job Description

Top Job

Located in Bemidji, MN

Salary: $18+/hour

Lumber Yard Worker

$18+/hour | Bemidji, MN | Full-Time

Ready to put your experience to work?!

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Lumber Yard Worker for a well-established company in the Bemidji area. We're looking for someone with forklift experience, a strong work ethic, and leadership potential who enjoys staying active and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly. Plus earn an additional $100 bonus for completing a 40-hour work week - each week! We're looking for dependable individuals ready to work, lead by example, and build a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, and transport lumber and building materials
• Pull, stage, and prepare customer orders for pickup and delivery
• Assist customers and delivery drivers with loading materials
• Keep the lumber yard clean, organized, and operating efficiently
• Assist with inventory and general yard maintenance
• Step up to lead by example and assist with daily workflow as needed

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience is required
• Experience in a lumber yard, warehouse, construction, manufacturing, or other physically demanding environment
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to take initiative
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality work
• Reliable, motivated, and safety-conscious
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Express Office: Brainerd/Grand Rapids

102 Northeast 3rd Street

Suite 100

Grand Rapids, MN 55744