Lumber handler Job Description

Lumber handler Job Description Template

Lumber Handlers facilitate the movement of timber within a lumberyard or mill. Responsibilities include sorting, stacking, loading, and unloading lumber, ensuring optimal workflow and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Inspecting lumber for defects and ensuring quality standards are met
  • Sorting and stacking lumber onto pallets or trucks for shipping
  • Operating forklifts and other machinery to move lumber around the warehouse
  • Keeping track of inventory and ensuring proper storage of lumber
  • Assisting with the loading and unloading of trucks delivering or picking up lumber
  • Cleaning and maintaining work area and equipment
  • Following safety procedures and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries

Requirements:

  • Experience in handling lumber or other similar materials
  • Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy loads
  • Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations related to lumber handling
  • Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks
  • Good communication skills to coordinate with other team members
  • Ability to work in varying weather conditions and outdoor environments
  • Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in sorting and stacking lumber
  • Flexibility to work in different shifts or extended hours as required by the job