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Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage is a unique company different from the many businesses in the recycling, reclaimed and reuse field. Our mission is to provide the best in vintage and antique reclaimed/salvaged materials while strongly supporting historic preservation, sustainable building practices, and livable communities. With an eye on the future Aurora Mills is constantly working to identify, enhance and create new markets and new uses for re-purposed and re-useable items. We scour the countryside hunting for unique and scarce items to restore, re-define, or enhance any décor or space. Our clients include architects, commercial and residential designers, contractors, landscape designers, furniture makers, reuse creatives as well as the residential, home, loft or apartment owner.
Our highest priority is creating a positive, friendly, and helpful shopping experience for the Aurora Mills customer, whether the customer is visiting our web store, social media, or our main store. We have a lot of exciting new projects in the planning stages and have been growing faster than we can keep up. New avenues of growth require additional staff with the skills, motivation and expertise to join our already excellent team in our wholesale and retail operations. If your interests, passion or experience intersects with our mission we would love to meet you.
Job Title: Reclaimed Lumber Specialist
Primary Duties:
Assisting the Reclaimed Lumber Manager in:
-Sorting, stacking, and organizing reclaimed wood in our lumberyard
-Processing reclaimed wood (de-nailing, trimming)
-Assisting on deconstruction and salvage jobs
-Cleaning and minor restoration of antique and industrial artifacts
-Assisting in building crates and preparing items for shipping
Required Abilities:
-Must be able to show experience in the use of simple hand tools, such as but not limited to hammers, pry bars, and screw guns
-Experience with power tools such as a power miter saw, band saw, table saw, sanders, and chain saws are a plus (not mandatory) but an in house safety certification is required before use
-The strength and stamina to load and unload units of reclaimed wood-Must be able to read and follow work, and safety procedures, and policies
-Maintain a clean and organized lumberyard, workstation, and shop space- Ability to multi-task between many different projects, both large and small
Qualifications:
-Strong verbal, electronic, and written communication skills
-Basic math skills
-Basic computing skills
Bonus Qualifications:
-Certification as a RMI by the state of Oregon CCB
-Forklift or other heavy machinery operating experience and/or certification
-Knowledge of, education, or a passion for, historic preservation, historic architecture
-Work experience in general construction and restoration techniques or sustainable building practices
-Work experience in the salvage, deconstruction or demolition of structures
Attributes:
-Works well with other team members in a harmonious, friendly, and efficient manner-Courteous, outgoing, and positive demeanor
-Detail oriented with strong organizational skills-Safety conscious
- Motivated self-starter (take initiative)
-Ability to work independently once given a task
-Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
-Ability to work well with other employees (team player)
-High energy level
-Neat appearance
-Ability to be patient and tactful when dealing with a wide variety of customers
-Must be punctual
-Demonstrated high level of reliability and integrity
Physical requirements/Work Environment:
-Must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs. regularly and repeatedly
-Maneuver effectively around gravel lumber yard and multi-level warehouse
-Must have the ability to work in a non-temperature controlled warehouse
-Standing and working on hard surfaces for long periods of time
-Work conditions that will contain dust and particles from cutting various materials
-Noise levels that may be higher than the normal work environment
Work Schedule:
Full time position, 32 to 40 hrs. per week. The work schedule may include at least one weekend day a week with the possibility of both weekend days on occasion. A qualified candidate may also be expected to work before/after holidays.
Culture:
Hardworking yet relaxed environment. We are dedicated to excellent customer service and very helpful and pleasant interactions. We are a drug-free professional company with non-smoking job sites, vehicles and facilities.
Pay:
The hourly wage for the Reclaimed Lumber Specialist position is $14.00 to $17.00 and will be based on experience with architectural salvage, lumberyard organization, deconstruction, sustainable building practices, carpentry, or historic building restoration. Paid sick time, vacation, and holidays are available. Health insurance is offered after a probationary period.
How to Apply
- Please, No Phone Calls.
- Email your resume and cover letter to us via craigslist. Include in your cover letter why you believe you would make a great addition to our team.
- Please check out our website auroramills.com and our Facebook page to learn more about Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage.
-Come say hi. A visit to our retail locations is advisable.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $14.00 to $17 /hour
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