Yard Assistant

Nwh-; Dailey (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with match

HSA

EAP

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods is seeking a reliable Yard Assistant to help keep our sawmill and yard clean, safe, and efficient in West Virginia. You’ll perform outdoor maintenance, handle debris, and assist with lumber handling while following OSHA standards.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hardworking, safety-minded, and comfortable being physically active in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Dependable attendance and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Able to work outside in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Capable of lifting and moving up to 50 lbs regularly and unassisted.
• Endure prolonged physical activity for 8+ hour shifts.
• Demonstrate agility around heavy machinery and moving vehicles.
• Dependable to manage daily cleaning schedules independently.
• Strict commitment to personal and workplace safety protocols.
• Familiarity with standard yard tools such as brooms, rakes, and banding equipment.
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, rake, and clear lumber yard driveways, walkways and aisles.
• Collect and dispose of wood scraps, sawdust and debris.
• Empty yard trash and transport waste to dumpsters or recycling areas.
• Perform seasonal exterior maintenance; clear snow and debris from sidewalks and parking areas.
• Assist with re-stacking, bundling, and organizing lumber as needed.
• Maintain trucks and equipment by cleaning and power washing.
• Adhere to OSHA standards and safety regulations.
• Report hazardous conditions or faulty equipment to facilities manager.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team for a clean, efficient workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Dependable

Safety minded

Hands-on

Physically active

Attendance

Tools

Industrial brooms

Rakes

Strapping tools

Banding equipment

Job description

Description

What if your work helped connect North American hardwood products with customers around the world? Northwest Hardwoods is a leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America and a fully integrated global supplier serving the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. Our Yard Assistant plays a critical role in keeping our sawmill and manufacturing operations running safely, reliably, and efficiently. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible contribution to a global operation by keeping the equipment clean and maintained, our yard/sawmill clean and safe and people behind our products running at their best.

Why This Role Matters:

This position is all about safety, reliability, and attention to detail. You’ll be responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing diesel-powered vehicles, heavy equipment, and machinery to keep our operations running safely and efficiently. Your mechanical expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to safety will help minimize downtime and ensure our equipment is ready to support the production process and deliver high-quality lumber to our customers around the world.

This is a great opportunity for a someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean working facility, enjoys staying physically active, and being hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

What You’ll Do:

• Sweep, rake, and clear lumber yard driveways, walkways, and drive-thru aisles to ensure a tidy and obstacle-free environment.
• Collect, sort, and properly dispose of wood scraps, sawdust, metal banding, plastic wrap, and other construction debris within the shop, building, sawmill and/or yard.
• Empty yard trash receptacles and transport industrial waste to designated dumpsters or recycling areas.
• Perform seasonal exterior maintenance, including clearing snow, ice, and debris from sidewalks and parking areas.
• Occasionally assist with re-stacking, bundle, and organizing lumber to maintain neatness.
• Maintenance and mowing of grass area
• Maintaining trucks and equipment clean - wiping down and power washing
• Adhere strictly to OSHA standards and workplace safety regulations to maintain a safe, accident-free work environment.
• Report any hazardous conditions, blocked emergency exits, or faulty equipment immediately to the facilities manager.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure a clean and efficient workplace.
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

We’re looking for someone who is detail oriented, hard working, dependable, safety-minded, and enjoys working with their hands. You should take pride in your work, be comfortable walking around the warehouse and being physically active.

Required:

• Able to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Capable of lifting and moving up to 50 lbs regularly and unassisted.
• Endure prolonged physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and kneeling for 8+ hour shifts.
• Demonstrate agility and balance when navigating active industrial yard environments around heavy machinery and moving vehicles.
• Dependable to manage daily cleaning schedules independently.
• A strict commitment to personal and workplace safety protocols.
• Familiarity with standard yard tools, such as industrial brooms, rakes, strapping tools, and banding equipment.
• Reliable transportation and a strong attendance record.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Dependable, with a strong work ethic and a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Enjoy working in a hands-on, physically active role and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty
• Take safety seriously and follow proper procedures when working around heavy equipment, vehicles, and machinery
• Have strong attention to detail and take pride in doing the job right the first time
• Are dependable and reliable, with a strong attendance record
• Can work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Are comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Can prioritize tasks and communicate clearly with the maintenance and operations teams

What We Offer:

Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.