Lumber Yard Laborer - 1st Shift

Lumber Yard Laborer – 1st Shift
Starting Pay: $21.34 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, start times vary around 7AM - 4:30PM with overtime as needed. Work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Are you interested in contributing to a company whose mission is to radically love and influence lives? As a Lumber Yard Laborer, you will work on a team in an outdoor environment doing hands-on work using power tools (chainsaws, radial drills) and other hand tools to frame our utility poles and ensure quality product is being produced. 

What You’ll Do:

• Shape and refine utility poles by precisely setting the “face,” operating power tools to drill holes, and placing identification tags.

• Perform ground-line preparation and ensure poles meet strict industry standards.

• Assist with various yard and plant tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

• Work with hand and power tools, following all safety procedures.

• Collaborate with a supportive team in an outdoor, hands-on environment.

• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Ability to read a tape measure with accuracy and apply basic math skills.

• Experience using power tools (Chainsaws, radial drills, etc.)

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specifications.

• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds 

• Willingness to learn and grow within the company.

Why Join Bell Lumber & Pole?

We’re not just another company – we’re a family with a mission: TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES. Our commitment to our employees and communities sets us apart.

Benefits We Offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA options)

• 401(k) with company match to help secure your future

• Short and long-term disability insurance for peace of mind

• Paid holidays and generous PTO to maintain work-life balance

• Professional development opportunities to grow your skills

• Employee assistance programs & hardship support for when life happens

• Life insurance 

Bell Lumber & Pole

With a family legacy spanning over 115 years, Bell Lumber & Pole Co. and its businesses (Bell Timber Inc., Bell Structural Systems, Alamco Wood Products) have established a reputation for excellence. 

As one of the largest producers of high-quality, renewable wood poles and structures for utility and telecom companies across North America and beyond, Bell plays a vital role in powering the future. We are also a leader in manufacturing mass timber structural components for commercial and industrial buildings. In addition, we provide wood fence posts and barn poles to farmers and ranchers. Bell operates in 17 locations with a workforce of over 400 employees across the U.S. and Canada.

Our mission TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES is lived out internally, in the way our employees interact with each other, and externally, in the way we give back to the communities we serve.