GROWING TOGETHER
Career Opportunities:
Operations Specialist working with another specialist uncovering a pack up of tongue and groove.
From entry-level to professional positions, we are consistently creating and adding great people to our team. We count on a unique group of people to make our customers’ dream become a reality.
As a small business, we count on people who hunger for an atmosphere where they can both grow and contribute to our mission to help our hard-working customers.
Current Open Positions
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Come join the Kentucky Lumber team as we start up our milling operation in Elkton, KY.
We are increasing the capacity to meet the needs of our rapidly growing business by bringing our once outsourced milling needs in house. We are adding an experienced Milling Assistant to our millworks team. This is a first shift position and overtime is possible. If you’re looking for a place where you’re valued, plenty of room for advancement, and surrounded by a team of hustlers with plenty of respect for one another this may be just the job for you.
Qualified applicants should
Have some experience working in a lumber mill or high-volume cabinet shop.
Possess the ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining a standard of high quality.
Desired skills, not required
Experience with the following equipment is a plus Weinig Moulders, Gang Rip Saws, Planers, Belt Sanders, and Dust Filtration systems.
Experience working with multi-head moulders including set up, refinement, and running of profiles.
Machinist or Maintenance skills.
Duties:
Maintain Company Culture and Standards
Serving our clients remains the number one goal of Kentucky Lumber and this is achieved through consistency of action/product and adherence to a set of values. To best achieve these goals Milling Assistant is responsible for successfully operating within our culture.
Work flexibly within an industry where information is rarely handled consistently and where Kentucky Lumber is simplifying the information to make our customer’s experiences with our brand as simple and consistent as possible while they pursue their dreams using our lumber
Tasks and Responsibilities
Assists with the proper storage of raw materials, loading/unloading, movement/flow of team members, workplace safety, building/ground/equipment maintenance, and physical security of the mill.
Assists with product quality checks and wrapping of inventory.
Assists with maintenance of assigned equipment and related bench stock / durable items required for execution of duties.
Assists in the operation of milling equipment and machinery, requiring constant lifting of boards. Able to physically stand for 9hrs a day and lift 80lbs.
Strict adherence to safety procedures and completion of safety training.
Assists in the delivery coordination of inventory to retail locations.
Reports directly to the Moulder Operator
Opportunities:
This role offers a wide variety of experience with industry leading tools for the technician looking to make the transition into more senior/managerial roles.
Engaged in a culture that requires self-growth and development, constantly searching to improve ourselves to better empower those around us.
Starting Pay: $15 - $17 per hour
Benefits:
401K
Paid Time Off
Paid Holiday Time Off
Product Discount -
If you are interested in a role, it just might be the perfect career move for you. Email the following four things to HR@kylumber.com
Your letter of explanation about what you’re looking for in a career and why you want to be a part of the Kentucky Lumber team
Your completed resume.
Your three work references.
Your three character references.
Would you like more information about a position before submitting your information? If so, fill out the form below and one of our managers will do their best to get you answers quickly during open hours. Thank you for inquiring!
Lumber Team Specialist explaining lumber to some of our regular customers.
SERVING TOGETHER
“It’s the culture that I love so much. I get to be who I want to be and encouraged to be so much more!”
DREAMING TOGETHER
INCREASING TOGETHER
What We Want from you:
• Heart
• Resume
• Letter of explanation about what you’re looking for and why you want to be a part of the Kentucky Lumber team.
• Character and Work References
TIM MCDOUGALD:
What’s your favorite thing about working at Kentucky Lumber?
“The push. I love being pushed and encouraged to grow, I’ve never experienced a place that doesn’t just ask of it, but constantly models and encourages it. I love that it pushes me to be better in every area, not just for our customers or the team. “
ALESCIA WARD:
What’s your favorite thing about working at Kentucky Lumber?
“You learn to treat everyone you encounter with kindness, otherwise you miss out on what could possibly be a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
