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We’re looking for a Lumber Grader to join our Mill team. If you have sharp eyes, a steady pace and take pride in doing quality work, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Inspect and grade lumber to our quality standards and cutting orders
• Mark boards for trimming, ripping, re-edging, or routing to get the best grade and product value
• Identify and report thickness variations, mis-cuts, saw marks, and other defects
• Keep your work area clean, organized and safe
• Help train newer team members as you grow in the role
• Assist with housekeeping and preventative maintenance during downtime

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work
• Good eyesight and solid hand-eye coordination
• Sound judgement and decision-making in a fast-paced setting
• Comfort working independently and as part of a small team
• Physical stamina for standing, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 100lbs throughout the shift
• Willingness to wear required PPE (safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection)
• Previous sawmill, lumber, woodworking, or manufacturing experience is a plus but not required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Steady, year-round work with built-in overtime (M-F 6:30am-4:00pm; 45hrs/week)
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Team-oriented work environment

Apply Online:
Fill out our application and take the next step
https://clc1.com/application-for-employment/

Prefer Paper?
Download, print, and mail it to PO Box 6, Troy, PA 16947, or drop it off at 21756 Route 14, Troy, PA

Cummings Lumber Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Cummings Lumber Company and Barefoot Brand Flooring have three exciting opportunities to join our team in Troy, PA:

• Maintenance Technician – Barefoot Brand Flooring
• Head Mechanic – Cummings Lumber Garage
• Laborers – Barefoot Brand Flooring

Looking for a reliable job with a great local team? Apply today!

How to Apply:
Call us at 570-297-4771 or visit clc1.com/employment to learn more and submit your application.

Today marks a one-year milestone for Richard Palmer at Cummings Lumber.

As a Lumber Handler, Richard plays a key role in sorting and moving our hardwood products. His steady daily work ethic and dependability help keep our sawmill operations running smoothly.

Thank you, Richard, for your hard work and commitment over the past year. We appreciate having you on the team!

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As a Lumber Handler, Ethan has proven to be an incredibly hardworking and dependable part of our team every single day. We appreciate his dedication, great work ethic, and everything he brings to our crew.

Thank you for a fantastic first year, Ethan! We’re lucky to have you with us. 🙌

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Today, we pause to honor and remember the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit on September 11, 2001.

Twenty-five years later, we remain united in solemn remembrance. We honor the bravery of the first responders, the strength of the families affected, and the quiet dignity of a nation that came together in its darkest hour.

We will never forget.

Jason serves as a Lumber Handler in our sawmill, and over the past year, he has proven to be incredibly reliable while constantly pushing himself to learn and grow in his role. We are so lucky to have him on our team!

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, Jason—here’s to many more great years ahead!

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Shoutout to Ryan Vargson for delivering another load of Barefoot Brand Flooring to Higgins Wood Floors in Easton, MA! 🚛✨ Big thanks to Ryan for taking serious pride in his work and sharing this great shot with us.

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We will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We want to sincerely thank all of our employees for your hard work and dedication. Enjoy the well-deserved long weekend!

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Milestones like this are rare, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate a true legend at Cummings Lumber Company. This year marks an incredible 42 years of dedication, hard work, and leadership from our very own Forklift Operator and Yard Manager, Matt Thomas.

For over four decades, Matt has been the heartbeat of our yard. He is the ultimate team player who consistently goes far beyond his job description to ensure things run smoothly. Whether he is operating machinery with expert precision or bringing his signature friendly, fun, and cool energy to the workplace, Matt is simply the kind of guy you want on your team.

Matt has a unique gift for keeping everyone “lifted up,” both literally in the yard and figuratively with his positive attitude. His unmatched work ethic and loyalty have left an indelible mark on our company culture, and we cannot thank him enough for everything he has poured into Cummings Lumber over the last 42 years.

If you want to see a master of his craft in action, check out Matt featured in our popular YouTube video, which has already racked up over 3,200 views!

Be sure to head over to our official Facebook page to leave your congratulations and well-wishes for Matt in the comments. Thank you, Matt, for 42 amazing years!

Reaching a work anniversary is always a special occasion, but hitting 49 years with the same company is an extraordinary achievement. Today, we are proud to recognize Steve Parks, a valued Lumber Handler at our sawmill, for nearly five decades of steady dedication to Cummings Lumber Company.

A Pillar of Our Sawmill Team Working in a sawmill requires grit, resilience, and a strong work ethic day in and day out. For 49 years, Steve has brought those exact qualities to our floor. Operations like ours rely heavily on reliable, experienced hands, and team members like Steve are vital to our daily success. His long-term commitment has been a steady presence at our company for generations.

Join Us in Saying Thank You Loyalty of this magnitude is rare, and words truly cannot express how grateful we are for Steve’s contributions and decades of hard work.

Please join the entire Cummings Lumber family in congratulating Steve Parks on this remarkable 49-year milestone. Be sure to stop by our Facebook page to share your well-wishes with him!