Lumberman

Ganahl Lumber Company; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

ESOP – become a company owner

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Career growth within a 140-year-old,  

Job summary

Ganahl Lumber Company in Lakewood, CA seeks a dependable Lumberman to join the Lakewood yard team. You will cut engineered lumber products (LVL, PSL, LSL) to customer specs using chainsaws and related equipment, with safety and accuracy in mind.

The role runs Monday through Friday, 2:30pm–11:00pm, with overtime possible. Prior lumberyard or construction experience is preferred; strong teamwork and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with chainsaws or similar cutting tools in a yard or construction environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to lift and move heavy lumber (up to 75 lbs)

Responsibilities

• Safely operate chainsaws and other cutting equipment to trim and size engineered lumber products
• Follow detailed cutting lists and customer specifications accurately
• Inspect and maintain saws, blades, and equipment daily for safe operation
• Organize, stage, and label cut material for delivery or pickup
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks and maintaining yard organization
• Follow all Ganahl Lumber safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Communicate with the Yard Foreman and Sales Team to ensure accuracy and timely completion of orders

Skills

Chainsaw operation

Attention to detail

Lift up to 75 lbs

Reliable attendance

Reading work orders/diagrams

Basic math skills

Job description

About Ganahl Lumber

Ganahl Lumber is California’s oldest lumberyard, serving professional builders and craftsmen since 1884. We pride ourselves on hard work, craftsmanship, and the spirit of family ownership. Our people are the backbone of our success — men and women who take pride in their work, look out for one another, and serve our customers with integrity.

Job Title: Lumberman

Location: Ganahl Lumber – Lakewood, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Position Summary

We are looking for a dependable and safety-minded Lumberman to join our Lakewood yard team. This position is responsible for cutting engineered lumber products (LVL, PSL, LSL, and other specialty beams) to customer specifications using chainsaws and related equipment. The ideal candidate has experience in a lumberyard or construction setting and understands the importance of accuracy, safety, and teamwork. This is a full time, Monday thru Friday job from 2:30pm to 11:00pm with some occasional overtime work required. Duties include, but are not limited to the following primary duties:

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate chainsaws and other cutting equipment to trim and size engineered lumber products
• Follow detailed cutting lists and customer specifications accurately
• Inspect and maintain saws, blades, and equipment daily for safe operation
• Organize, stage, and label cut material for delivery or pickup
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks and maintaining yard organization
• Follow all Ganahl Lumber safety procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Communicate with the Yard Foreman and Sales Team to ensure accuracy and timely completion of orders

Qualifications

• Prior experience using chainsaws or similar cutting tools in a yard or construction environment preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices
• Ability to lift and move heavy lumber (up to 75 lbs)
• Reliable attendance and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, measurements, and diagrams
• Basic math skills and measurement accuracy (fractions, decimals, etc.)

Work Environment

• Outdoor yard environment — exposure to weather, noise, and dust
• Requires use of PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe boots

Why Ganahl

• Competitive hourly wage with overtime opportunities
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) – become a company owner
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Career growth within a 140-year-old, family-owned company

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.