Lumberman

Ganahl Lumber Company; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganahl Lumber Company is seeking a lumberman to load and unload building materials for delivery or storage. The role is commonly known as a Load Builder.

The position requires ability to read and follow instructions, operate hand and power tools, and use material handling equipment safely; high school diploma or equivalent is required with preference for 6 months related experience. Follow all safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Six months of related experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work orders or instructions.
• Commitment to safety and PPE procedures.

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.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Tool usage

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

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/ 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/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.

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.