General Careers

We offer a number of opportunities to unlock your potential and build a rewarding career.

It doesn't really matter if you look at a 2x4 and see a new doghouse, a nice gazebo or even a rewarding career. What matters is that you're seeing some potential. When our owner first took over what he saw was more than just dimensional pieces of wood, he saw potential. And that vision eventually grew a three-man fence post operation into the most recognizable name in pressure-treated lumber.

If you see that kind of potential too, we like you already. You should join us.

Employee Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 401k with company match and automatic vesting
  • Open Access Medical insurance
  • Health care and Dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings account (HSA) with Company contribution
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary term and whole life insurance
  • Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity insurance
  • Long-term, short-term disability
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
  • Discount programs
  • Dependent scholarship opportunities
  • Length of service awards program

With our roots firmly embedded in small-town Alabama, we believe in an informal work environment where everyone is on a first-name basis (even our CEO is just "Jimmy"). While we encourage a relaxed atmosphere, we expect our employees to give 100% every day. If you thrive in a challenging environment, here are some positions we typically look to hire.

Typical Opportunities*

  • Production
  • Administration
  • Accounting/Payroll
  • Sales
  • Procurement
  • Information Technology
  • Operations

* Needs may vary by facility and openings are not always available.

Great Southern Wood is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring our teammates work in an environment of mutual respect. We will not discriminate against any associate or applicant with regard to race, color, sex (gender), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran or other uniformed service status or any other characteristic or basis protected by applicable law.

If you believe in teamwork and a commitment to being the best and are interested in joining the Yella Tag Team at one of our sixteen locations, we’d love to hear from you.

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