The job I worked at last was Miller Lumber located in Bend, Oregon. Their website job description, to become a lumber yard personnel, is as follows, “For Driver applicants, a CDL license is desired but not absolutely necessary, and a good driving record is required. This position is customer-oriented, and employees must be able and willing to perform all tasks associated with lumberyard operations including repetitive lifting.”
As I read the about this employment opportunity the requirements did have some sway in my decision making. I had most of the requirements they asked for. I felt it would be a good fit for me. However, it was not the only factor in my considering this job. I was interested in learning more about lumber business, I needed a job, and it was close proximity to my home.
Upon attending the job I discovered the description to be rather vague. The employer gave additional requirements. For instance, our schedules required flexibility. It also required lifting 50 plus pounds on a regular basis, standing for more than 6 hours per day, and have a familiarity with their lumber products. This made the descriptors of the job fairly accurate to the physical execution of the work. I found that if I hadn’t been able to do all the things listed in the description there was no way I would have been able to maintain a job at Miller Lumber. I was not expecting the number of interactions that I had with the customers. The description of working with clients was vague in the description. Most of my time was spent working with them.
