DENAILER / YARD SUPPORT
We’re looking for a Denailer to join our Facilities team. This is a full-time position located on site at our salvage yard in NW Portland.
Who We Are:
We believe that deconstruction is an artform and we recognize the historic beauty and value of materials reclaimed in the process. True service and care are at the heart of everything we do, from our very first point of contact to project completion. In our warehouse and salvage shop, we give second life to lumber, objects and curiosities, ensuring materials of the past have a place in the future.
With almost 20 years in the business, Lovett Deconstruction is Portland’s premier deconstruction company with more experience than any other company in the industry. We run 5-7 residential deconstruction jobs daily in and around the Portland metro area and have built a reputation for delivering the highest level of customer service. Every day we work to wow customers with our knowledge, awareness, efficiency, communication, and safety standards.
We are looking for people who share in our mission of sustainability, believe in delighting our customers with top-notch service and ultimately, who appreciate an employee culture built on hard work, respect and open communication.
If you are interested in becoming a member of a growing, creative and dedicated team and believe in the power of reclaim and reuse, please read on!
Job Description:
The Denailer will be responsible for efficiently processing reclaimed materials. This includes, but is not limited to, the safe and effective removal of nails and foreign objects, sorting materials to meet specific requirements, and stacking or bundling materials into safe working loads. This role is dynamic, requiring strong spatial awareness and the ability to adapt quickly in a constantly changing environment. Team members must demonstrate flexibility, be capable of working both independently and collaboratively, and possess good problem-solving skills to stay on task without constant supervision. Good customer service and communication abilities are an added advantage, especially during occasional interactions with retail clients through the sales department. By developing foundational skills and gaining experience in our trade and mission, this position offers opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
Benefits:
Lovett Deconstruction provides a generous package of employee benefits including:
100% Employer-paid Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance offerings
100% Employer-paid Short Term & Long Term Disability
100% Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance.
401(k) retirement plan available to all employees, with an employer match.
2 weeks of accrued vacation to start
5 paid sick days
6 paid holidays
8 paid hours for volunteering
1 monthly massage
Monthly team lunches
Professional Development & Tuition reimbursement
Discounts in our Salvage Shop
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Yard
Assist with receiving and unloading materials
Ability to safely process reclaimed materials by effectively removing foreign objects from, sort and bundle according to specifications
Ability to identify safety concerns and effectively communicate these with Yard Lead, Facilities Coordinator and all other salvage yard staff
Maintain an organized denailing tent
Keep visuals for unitizing instructions up-to-date
Responsible for own tools as well as the safe and proper maintenance and use of shared yard tools
Retail
Assist Retail Staff with stocking materials
Assist with customer orders (“PULLS”)
Assist with customer load-outs
Skills, Competencies, & Qualifications:
Enthusiasm and commitment to learn deconstruction practices, Lovett values, and safety standards
Ability track a variety of ongoing required duties and prioritize daily tasks
Experience with identifying safety concerns in a similar warehouse, yard or industrial environment
Mechanically inclined with experience using power tools, preferred
Experience in construction or related field, preferred
Experience working in outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions, strongly preferred
Experience serving the public in a customer service capacity or related field, preferred
Physical Demands:
The following capabilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden on the company are available to address the following requirements.
Ability to perform repetitive movements
Sitting, standing, walking, walking up stairs, talking, seeing and hearing is required. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to persons with disabilities to permit them to perform required tasks
Ability to lift ~50lbs, repeatedly over the course of a day; handling power tools and hand tools; prying, pulling and twisting
Capable of working in sustained hot or cold temperatures at physically demanding tasks such as lifting and moving heavy materials
Comfortable wearing a respirator and working according to safety standards with hazardous or potentially hazardous material
Ability to work well with others in a collaborative environment
Capable of communication via text message, group text message and email
Effectiveness in working in an environment with moderate to high noise levels with the ability to use proper ear protection as needed or when instructed
Highly responsive to communication and feedback and offers feedback constructively and respectfully
Maintains a positive attitude & works well with team
Capable of working with a range of personalities, and respectful of diverse backgrounds and levels of experience
Department:
Facilities
Reports to:
General Manager
Hours:
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compensation:
The hourly pay starts at $18.50/hour, increasing with industry-related experience
How to Apply:
If you believe that you would be the perfect fit for our team and you have the skills and experience to back it up, please apply to this posting with your resume. We’d love to learn about your interest in applying for this role so a cover letter is most welcome!
Please: No recruiters or phone calls, please.