Jobs in the Lumber Industry with J Gibson McIlvain

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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.

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Located at our White Marsh, Maryland HQ facility with a full millwork facility, 7 lumber kilns, and an inventory of millions of board feet of exotic and domestic hardwoods, softwoods, and plywood.

Since 1798 we been providing high quality wood products and we are a trusted and well-known name and hardwood authority in the lumber business. As the Importer of Record, Lumber yard, and Architectural Millwork House we have total quality control throughout the entire supply chain from the forest anywhere in the world all the way to the job site. With centuries of experience we are a powerful supplier of both domestic and imported, exotic hardwood lumber such as Teak, Sapele, Genuine Mahogany, Black Walnut, and Ipe. We wrote the book on sustainably and legally importing Genuine Teak to service the finest boat builders, so it is only natural we supply the finest Marine plywood in Okoume, Douglas Fir, and Meranti in many popular grades and sizes.

From the forest to the finished product, we are J. Gibson McIlvain.

As the new Head of Operations, you will quickly become entrenched in the traditions, family atmosphere, and lean processes we utilize to best service our customers worldwide. The person we seek will bring years of experience in the industry, knowledge of manufacturing processes, and be gifted in talent management. Teamwork cannot be understated as the basis for our success, and this resonates from every position within the Company, from the Yard, the Mill, Sales, Front Office, and Leadership! We are searching for a dynamic leader with the desire to manage the operations of our Company and contribute proportionally to its’ continued success.

A traditional job description or job posting will not convey the nature of this search. If you have career progression and experience in the Lumber & Millwork Industry and are looking for a unique and rewarding career opportunity, please contact us and express your interest.

Project Manager – architectural Millwork

Located in Hanover, PA at ICD, our Architectural Millwork House (www.ivancdutterer.com)

Candidate will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of a custom manufactured project for the building industry. Background in construction or wood manufacturing strongly desired. The proper candidate will be organized and able to handle multiple aspects of several projects and customers simultaneously. Required to be able to manage customer’s needs from design all the way through delivery of finished goods. Requires excellent communication skills and record keeping.

Duties include:

Manage details for custom manufactured goods.
Work with customers to get signed approvals and shop drawings.
Make site visits to get field conditions (when applicable).
Work closely with customers to maintain accurate timelines for approvals and production.
Process all paperwork for internal manufacturing and submittals for billing

Assistant Project Manager

Located in Hanover, PA at ICD, our Architectural Millwork House (www.ivancdutterer.com)

Candidate will assist the project manager with developing required documents for custom production. Able to work closely with the leading PM and with customers to review shop drawing and work orders for accuracy prior to manufacturing. Basic understanding of the construction industry and able to read and understand construction drawings required. Position requires strong attention to detail and the coordination of multiple items simultaneously on several projects at a time.

Duties include:

Review shop drawing and work orders for accuracy.
Process work orders for scheduling into production.
Assist PM in communication with customers.

Estimator

Located in Hanover, PA at ICD, our Architectural Millwork House (www.ivancdutterer.com)

We are looking for an Estimator adept with Residential and Commercial Construction Drawings. This person will have the knack for reviewing Blueprints from a Business Development perspective and experience doing take-offs from those Drawings. Prior experience in Architectural Millwork and Custom Cabinetry is required. This person will support Sales & Production Teams in Hanover, PA and White Marsh, MD. The day to day of the job will include reviewing RFQs for accuracy and for Business Development opportunities, and forwarding relevant requests to the appropriate Company Division or Department. This opportunity does have a potential career path to Senior Estimator / Project Manager.

Analyze detailed blueprints and specifications to provide take off and quotes on all millwork products.
Manage bid submission requirements for public and private bids.
Compile entire estimate for review prior to submission.
Analyze bids and proposals to validate cost and scope of work.
Proactively develop relationships to expand & strengthen customer base.
Provide value engineering throughout the RFQ Phase.
Maintain open lines of communication between internal departments such as Project Manager, Drafting and Sales.
Identify potential clients, their construction needs & how best to service them.
Able to converse with Architects, Builders, Designers on specific aspects of their projects.
Manage bid process to ensure bid is on time.
Document, organize and maintain project information.
Create and organize documentation into bid files.
Request bid documents from various entities.
Prepare written proposals for prospective projects.
Estimate change orders.
Collect and review quotations from vendors.

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

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.

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