Mitchell Lumber Co. is looking to add to our amazing team of people. Compensation is based on experience and benefits are offered after a probationary period.
We are seeking detailed oriented, hard working, reliable, and self motivated team players capable of multitasking.
Industry experience is preferred, but not required.
**Valid drivers license and High School Diploma or equivalent is required**
Applicants may drop off a resume in person and fill out a Pre-Application Information Sheet at Mitchell Lumber Co. 23681 WA-3, Belfair, WA 98528.
Please no phone calls. E-mail getwood@mitchelllumberco.com with questions.
We look forward to meeting you!!
Now Hiring!
Mitchell Lumber Co. is hiring TWO full time inside salesperson/cashiers to add to our amazing team of people. Compensation is based on experience and benefits available after probationary period.
We are seeking a detail oriented, hard working, reliable, and self motivated team player capable of multitasking.
Industry experience preferred, but NOT required.
Experience in the following areas would be helpful: Cashiering, customer service, Microsoft Office, merchandising, and basic math experience.
**Valid drivers license and High School Diploma or equivalent is required**
Applicants may drop off a Pre-Application Information Sheet and Resume in person at Mitchell Lumber Co. NE 23681 State Route 3, Belfair Wa 98528
Please no phone calls. E-mail getwood@mitchelllumberco.com with questions.
We look forward to meeting you!
January Update
To our valued customers and partners:
I’m excited to fill you in on some of the things taking place behind the scenes at Mitchell Lumber.
Yard Expansion
In 2020 we purchased land located adjacent to the existing lumber yard. Since February of last year we have been working with Mason County as well as several surveyors, biologists, and engineers to prepare the necessary paperwork and permits to allow us to expand our current operation an additional 1.5-2 acres of land. We hope to add warehouse for dry storage, a full wood shop, as well as space for forklift and fleet maintenance. The scale of this expansion is not set in stone yet and we have had to be flexible working through the obstacles that 2020 set in our path. This additional land will help Mitchell Lumber be more efficient as we continue to grow along with the North Mason community. As I am sure you are aware, projects of this scale move slowly and I have learned that patience is a virtue.
Staff Expansion
In the last 20 years Mitchell Lumber Co has grown substantially. In that time, we have doubled our sales, doubled our staff, doubled the size of our fleet, nearly tripled the number of forklifts, and carry twice the amount of inventory at any given time. One thing we have not changed is the number of administrative staff. Mitchell Lumber has not added a position to the back office since we moved from Silverdale to Belfair in 1992. Well, better late than never, I guess. Late last year Fran Garcia joined the team as our Office Administrator. Fran comes to us with 10 years of experience in the lumber industry and many more years running the show for property management companies. Welcome to the family, Fran!
Lumber Market Challenges
Lastly, I want to address the current state of the lumber industry and the historically high pricing we have seen over the last few months. Due to circumstance far, far, FAR out of our control, during our “slow season” we are seeing lumber and panel prices nearly twice as high as the summer months when demand is at it is highest. By January 2021, the prices double what they were in summer 2020. I have a long and complicated explanation about this that I will not bore you with now. The short explanation is that demand is high, supply is low, and the mills and trucking companies are unable keep up. Not only is everything more expensive, but certain items are difficult or impossible to find. Unfortunately, there seems to be no end in sight, according to vendors I speak with.
We ask for your patience as we try to remain competitive while being able to afford to purchase lumber to resupply our inventory.
Thanks for your patience as we continue to grow and move forward with your support!
-Andy Mitchell
