NWH Overview:

NWH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries with 14+ hardwoods species from the major U.S. growing regions as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over 40 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Position Summary:

Northwest Hardwoods is the premier Hardwood Lumber producer in the industry serving furniture, cabinet, and molding and millwork segments worldwide.

We operate manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. We have an immediate opening, seeking a full time Lumber Handler.

• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to working scheduled overtime as needed
• Hard worker that wants to grow with company

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Handling, sorting, and stacking rough cut lumber by dimension, species, and grade
• Ensure lumber is placed accurately and neatly into the appropriate cart
• Working in open warehouses and keeping work areas safe and clean
• Participate in job rotations

Basic Qualifications:

• Work at a fast pace and be detail oriented team player
• Cross train in other production related jobs
• An all-around positive work attitude, at all times

Required Qualifications:

• Must be safety conscious, have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment.
• Must have and maintain excellent attendance record.
• Pre-employment physical and drug-screen required.
• Candidates must be able to lift 50+ pounds on a regular basis.
• Always required to wear personal protective equipment.

Education

• High school or GED equivalent or 18 yrs. of age

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical Plans/Dental Coverage/Vision Coverage/Prescription Plans
• Recognition & Rewards Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Benefit
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Benefit
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Center Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement Events and Activities
• Employee Referral Bonus (no cap)

Additional Information:

NWH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.