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Lumber Purchasing Assistant

Koetter Woodworking
Borden, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

The Purpose of these Activity Centers

  • Purchasing green lumber and dry lumber based on lumber orders

Education and Experience

  • 4 Year Bachelor Degree
  • 5 Years green and kiln dried lumber purchasing

Qualifications and Skillsets

  • Multi-task
  • Computer literate, knowledgeable with Microsoft Office, Traverse
  • Ability to read, analyze, interpret general information and follow instructions
  • Effectively communicate and listen to the thoughts and ideas of all team members
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and millimeters
  • Ability to read a tape measure down to 1/64” & calipers
  • Ability to identify an issue, determine the root cause, and work with the team members to resolve the issue
  • Ability to execute established safety policies and procedures
  • Quality oriented and high attention to detail
  • Good attendance is vital

Activity Center Demands

  • Occasionally be able to lift over 75 lbs. with proper lifting technique
  • Summer Climate, gets up to 90 degrees in the warehouse
  • Winter Climate, gets down to 50 degrees in the warehouse
  • Moderately Loud in sawmills
  • Moderately Dusty
  • Must wear Safety Glasses in production areas

Essential Responsibilities to the Company

  • Practicing Koetter Woodworking’s core values, following the team member handbook, and supporting the company’s purpose, mission and corporate goals
  • Following all safety standards and procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment
  • Keeping your work area clean and in order to ensure a safe work environment
  • Ensuring quality standards meet the company’s and customer’s expectations
  • Other duties may be assigned in order to execute Koetter Woodworking’s mission statement

Essential Responsibilities to this Position

  • Purchasing green lumber and dry lumber based on lumber orders
  • Ensuring material for the Plant is in house by due dates
  • Selling green lumber and dry lumber that is over stock or un-needed
  • Maintain excellent relations with sawmills
  • Resolving quality issues with customer on grading
  • Conducting market research – supply/sales issues
  • Assist in sell vs. buy decisions

Required Certifications

Valid Driver’s License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30

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