Find your place on the team at Elk Creek Forest Products

Elk Creek Forest Products is a family-owned company made up of great people from all walks of life coming together to provide quality, integrity, and commitment to service. Our goal is to create a culture that honors the vision of our company and employees. At Elk Creek Forest Products our employees are family and we believe in empowering people to be their best selves. We match people’s personalities, attributes, and skills to the roles that will bring them the most life while striving to create a healthy work/life balance for our team.

Elk Creek is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Interested in being part of this work culture? Below are our current career openings. Browse through the descriptions and apply online today!

Sawyer

We’re looking to add sawyers to our team! The purpose of this role is to accurately resaw Elk Creek inventory as indicated on orders produced by the sales and purchasing teams. The goal is to achieve the highest quality of texture on each piece of wood while also maintaining uniformity within those pieces.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive and review orders from Supervisor
Confirm that stock received from the puller matches the order specifications
Operate saw according to exact order specifications with a high degree of personal responsibility
Pull lumber via forklift in preparation to resaw when necessary
Paper wrap finished order as needed
Immediately report any issues with the saw to Supervisor
Use tablet to complete the Resaw report with detailed and accurate information
Adhere to all safety procedures while operating
Any other duties assigned by Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experienced and efficient with reading a tape measure
Efficient in mathematical addition, subtraction, and fractions
Solid understanding in saw machinery and safety requirements
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment as well as independently
Effective written and oral communication skills
Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
Excellent and proven attention to detail and thoroughness

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Sales Assistant

We are looking for a hungry, driven individual looking to get their start in lumber sales. The purpose of this role is to partner with the assigned salesperson, creating a team approach to provide excellent service to Elk Creek’s customers and vendors. Elk Creek highly values every relationship in the lumber industry, which are all tied to the success of the company. Being courteous, professional, relational, and knowledgeable about the lumber industry are all imperative.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Input purchase orders into computer and process paperwork
Keep files at station to track order movement
Manage orders ready by calling customers and track what has/has not been picked up
Call mills weekly for order status on special purchase orders
Track order status, what is due and what is late, working with Production
Ensure yard has all orders by checking the “no” list
Process all credits/claims for assigned salespeople and manage offsite stock
Provide salesperson with information obtained by tracking orders or from customers, updating them with necessary information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to multitask in fast paced environment
Excellent communication skills
Detail oriented
Typing and ten key skills
Excellent basic math skills
Previous lumber knowledge helpful
Ability to work in a team environment
Technical Capacity
Thoroughness
Collaboration Skills
Communication Proficiency
Flexibility

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Maintenance

We are looking to expand our maintenance team! The purpose of this role is to inspect various equipment and perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs within the mill and office buildings. This role will assist Millwrights with the repair and maintenance of equipment and completion of various installations and projects necessary for continuous production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform basic maintenance and servicing of equipment, including but not limited to the sort chain, PET Saw, and Unit Saw
Assist Millwrights with the repair of machinery and mechanical equipment throughout the mill
Assist Millwrights with the install, dismantle, and movement of industrial equipment
Perform basic carpentry, light electrical, and plumbing work as needed to maintain facilities
Perform clean-up duties throughout the warehouses and yard as necessary
Monitor the facilities for safety hazards related to appropriate guarding and housekeeping
Accurately complete work orders and logs daily
Operate forklift and Skid-Steer
Any other duties assigned by Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge of various mechanical equipment required
Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
Basic Industrial Math Skills: geometry, algebra, trigonometry
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently
Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
Strong awareness of safety and the ability to adhere to all safety procedures
Effective written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of and ability to work efficiently with various hand tools

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Cleaning Crew

We are looking to add to our Cleaning Crew Team! The purpose of this role is to keep the Elk Creek facilities in an orderly and clean condition. This role impacts the overall efficiency and safety of the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform clean-up duties throughout warehouses and yard, including but not limited to the following:

Clean under and around the Sort Chain, PET saw, and Unit saw
Sort out banding, stickers, and lathe from the Sort Chain
Clear saw dust and debris from various equipment and building walls
Empty garbage cans into dumpsters
Pick up banding, corners, and other debris around yard and warehouses

Monitor the facilities for safety hazards related to housekeeping
Maintain grounds of property using hand/power tools or equipment, including but not limited to the following:

Mowing, trimming, digging, raking, sweeping, pressure washing, and painting

Assist maintenance and millwright team members as needed
Operate forklift and Skid steer
Any other duties assigned by Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work as part of a team and stay on task independently
Ability to use common cleaning tools
Must be able to work safely, lift and move medium to heavy-weight objects
Able to read and/or follow simple direction/signs, and follow simple oral and/or written instructions
Ability to drive a forklift in a safe and effective manner

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Grader

We are looking to add a lumber grader to our team! Graders are responsible for inspect lumber and identifying the correct grade according to WCLIB grading rules, placing the correct stamp on each piece. This role is paramount to the operations and profitability of Elk Creek.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grade lumber according to WCLIB rules and determine what to use for orders and inventory
Consistently collaborate with Production Leader and President regarding the general distribution of lumber
Inform leader, production leader and/or purchaser concerning poor product quality or off-grade material and/or general grade information regarding all sorted inventory
Participate and pass a monthly grade inspection with WCLIB
Adhere to all safety procedures
Train new team members in lumber knowledge as appropriate
Any other duties assigned by Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently
Excellent attention to detail skills
Good organizational skills
Expert and efficient decision-making abilities
Hold a current WCLIB grader certification or be willing to become certified
Possess extensive knowledge of lumber and the lumber industry
Ability to operate a forklift when needed

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Entry Level Production (multiple shifts available)

We are looking to add Entry Level Production Team Members! This role is responsible for providing assistance throughout the facility, including working on the sort chain, clean up, assisting pullers, packaging lumber units, and training on the saws.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform various roles on the sort chain, including but not limited to banding units, placing stickers, packaging, and operating multiple machine centers.
Perform clean-up duties throughout the facility to eliminate safety and fire hazards.
Assist with dust mitigation.
Assist with pulling orders as needed.
Retrieve and put away tags.
Opportunity to train on resaws.
Willingness to learn and operate in various positions based on supervisor discretion and business needs.
Maintain a safe environment and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
Any other duties assigned by Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

General working knowledge of processes in warehouse
Ability to listen, read, and accurately follow instructions
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently
Show initiative with a strong desire to learn
Work well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
Willingness to learn new tasks/responsibilities and operate machinery
Ability to lift 20-30 pounds on an as-needed basis
Company vision and cultural alignment
Previous lumber knowledge helpful

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