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.
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