Jobs in the Lumber Industry
We are always interested in hearing from individuals interested in working with us. J. Gibson McIlvain is a family owned and run company that believes in hard work and taking great care of our employees. We offer health benefits, 401K, and an environment geared towards advancement. Take a look at our current job openings, send us your resume, or stop by and fill out an application.
CDL Driver
Drivers Wanted!
We are looking for experienced Class A CDL Drivers with 2 or more years of Class A Tractor and Trailer experience preferred.
The majority of the deliveries associated with this position will be East Coast / home the same day deliveries with an occasional run to Western Pennsylvania / Ohio. Our current Drivers average 1 overnight run every two weeks. The position offers paid training on safe driving and product handling specific to our industry.
Full benefits including medical, dental, paid leave, holidays, and a 401K plan are included.
All Trucks are leased and properly maintained. At this time all of our trucks are 10 speed manuals. The longest Trailer is 48’ with an average weight of 80,000lbs. We need versatile Drivers to handle some city deliveries with loading docks and some jobsite deliveries using a Moffett Forklift.
Our drivers work flex schedules to reduce road fatigue and in order to comply with DOT regulations.
We run a full millwork operation at our yard in White Marsh, MD and we are seeking new millworkers as our business expands. Qualified applicants should have experience working with multi-head moulders including set up, refinement, and running of profiles. Weinig PowerMat or similar experience preferred. Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining high quality standards is a must. This is a first shift position and overtime is possible.
Wood Moulder Operator Jobs and Millworkers
We run a full millwork operation at our yard in White Marsh, MD and we are seeking new millworkers as our business expands. Qualified applicants should have experience working with multi-head moulders including set up, refinement, and running of profiles. Weinig PowerMat or similar experience preferred. Ability to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining high quality standards is a must. This is a first shift position and overtime is possible.
The Moulder Operator will function as an integral part of the Lumber Mill Production Team.
Competitive pay, full benefits including medical, dental, paid leave, holidays, and a 401K plan are included.
The Moulder Operator will be responsible for and have the authority for setting up and operating a group of machines and making necessary adjustments or mechanical repairs to the machines and auxiliary equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Additional responsibilities include quality checks, routine & periodic maintenance, and housekeeping.
Experience with the following machines would be a plus:
Weinig, Ironwood, or other Moulders; Planers; Belt Sanders; Drum Sanders
Additional Mill Responsibilities and Openings with Cross Training and Advancement Opportunities
We are also seeking individuals with any past experience working in a millwork environment and any who understand the wholesale / commercial lumber industry.
We have invested in new and modern mill equipment, and we are seeking not only to hire 1 or more Machine Operators for our Weinig PowerMat 6-head Moulder, but also our new 36″ Belt Sander, and other equipment including an Oliver 36″ S2S Planer, a smaller Ironwood 1-head Moulder, and a smaller Job Lot Planer.
We work as a Team in the Mill with the Foreman, Assistant Foreman / Scheduler, Pullers and Feeders all working together to ensure Safety, Quality, and to meet Production goals. Ideally we want to cross train all our mill employees to operate a variety of machines and handle multiple tasks as the needs arise. In other words we are looking for employees who have initiative and are looking for opportunity to learn every aspect of our mill operation.
- If you have experience working in a Lumber Mill, or a high-volume Cabinet Shop, please apply.
- If you bring Machinist and/or Maintenance skills to this job, all the better.
Lumber Sales Jobs, Baltimore and Nationwide
The company is expanding quickly and we need sales people to help us continue that growth. This includes entry and junior level inside sales positions that will be responsible for fielding inbound phone calls and web inquiries, ensuring our outbound trucks are full with orders, and managing existing customer relationships. Inside sales openings are located at our White Marsh, MD headquarters.
Additionally we are looking for experienced outside sales reps who can prospect and identify new customers within specified product lines and geographic territories. Lumber sales experience is preferred but not required. Mostly we need driven individuals capable of hunting for new business and expanding our offerings within established territories.
Salaried and commissioned positions plus bonus and incentives.
We are interviewing now for the following Inside Sales Specialist role:
Summary/Objective:
The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for maintaining relationships with existing customers and filling their orders; responding to inbound Web RFQs and establishing relationships with new customers; and supporting the Outside Sales Team and the Sales Manager in sales and customer service efforts.
Day to Day Responsibilities include:
- Take incoming Customer Service and Sales related phone calls.
- Make outbound sales and prospecting calls in support of Territory Managers.
- Respond to inbound calls and WebRFQs from existing and new customers.
- Take Sales Orders and Credit Applications from Customers over the phone and via email.
- Post sales orders to Epicor LumberTrack Software. Call / Email Customers with sales order and RFQ information.
- Work closely with the Credit Manager to establish credit terms for new and existing Customers.
- Coordinate with Shipping Department and Lumber Mill to approve shipments based on credit terms with Customers.
- Work with the Credit Department in calling Customers to discuss credit balances and to arrange payments and credit terms.
- If you have strong Customer Service skills, including prior experience working with Customers over the phone, and a background in building products or wood products, then we want to speak with you.
Please fill out the form, call or email to connect with us and learn more about this exciting career opportunity!
Fork Lift Operator Jobs
We are always on the look out for qualified fork lift operators as lumber is heavy and without the fork lift we would be useless in our day to day operations. This is not your typical fork lift work and could be classified as off road fork lifting due to the outdoor nature of our lumber yard and the uneven terrain.
The Forklift Operator position is one of the desired career paths at the J. Gibson McIlvain Company, and we have several long-term Employees that have been instrumental in the consistent operation of the department. We are looking to add additional staff to join the Team right away, or to learn the skills needed to operate our “Off-road” Lifts. If you have experience, or the desire to learn the trade, please apply.
How to Apply
Interested parties should drop by our facility at 10701 Philadelphia Rd in White Marsh, MD to fill out an application OR please send us a resume via the form below.
