Growing together since 1893
Now well into our second century of operation and fifth generation of family ownership, Robinson Lumber Company is a leader in wholesale international wood products purchasing, manufacturing, processing, & transportation, serving customers and suppliers in over seventy countries. We evolve continuously and grow our reputation for experience, reliability, value, and stewardship of our planet’s natural resources.

Mission: our reason for existing, which remains unchanged over time
The fundamental purpose of Robinson Lumber Company is to profitably help our customers and suppliers succeed in the wood products industry, while maintaining our culture as a professionally managed family business where people want to come to work.

Vision: a declaration of our objectives, intended to guide decision-making
Our vision is to be the best lumber company in the world. We promise our customers and suppliers that we will build relationships with them and offer value through experience, integrity, and hard work on their behalf. The greatest compliment they can pay us in return is a recommendation to their own friends. We promise ourselves that we will maintain and evolve our traditions, invest in each other, and remain active in each other’s communities. By maintaining diversity in our people and in our business lines, we will maintain the financial strength to fulfill these promises. Robinson Lumber Company will be an old company always doing new things.

Values: the personality traits that we value in our team members

Passion for what we do
Generosity to help others
Honesty in everything
Courage to speak your mind
Independence to take smart risks
Excellence in our pursuits
Curiosity for new things

Career Opportunities

Are you mechanically sharp, steady under pressure, and motivated by work that matters? Do you take pride in keeping systems running, spotting problems before they grow, and holding yourself to a high standard every shift? Are you ready to get in early, learn a system from the ground up, and grow with a company that is building something real? Robinson Carbon is commissioning its first…
Robinson Lumber Company is looking for a Material Handling Forklift Operator to join our growing team at our facility in New Albany, Indiana! Responsibilities include: Unloading semi-trucks Loading a stacker line Unloading and loading dry kilns Qualifications: Experience preferred Experience moving lumber a plus Well organized with strong attention to quality and detail Comfortable…
Robinson Lumber Company has immediate full time yard positions available for material stackers, material handlers, and other yard positions. Working hours: 7:00am - 3:30pm, M-F Full time positions offer competitive wages, medical insurance, and paid vacation. $1,000 Hiring Bonus - $500 after 6 months of employment, $500 after 1 year of employment Apply online or within at: 1750 Ormond Rd…
Are you a leader who believes that the surest route to maintaining the highest quality in lumber manufacturing is discipline and predictability? Are you steady, analytical, and deeply grounded in lumber operations, someone who sees how a yard should function and takes personal ownership of making it happen? Do you believe leadership is built on consistency, follow-through, and doing the right…
Robinson Lumber Company is looking to hire a full-time Lumber Inspector to work at our growing facility in New Albany, Indiana. Primary duties and responsibilities include consistent and accurate grading of lumber. A successful candidate must have previous lumber manufacturing experience and have the ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. An NHLA grader certification is…
Are you someone who thrives in a fast-moving commercial environment, keeps everything organized, and makes the people around you more effective? Do you find energy in understanding a transaction from quote to shipment, following up so nothing falls through the cracks, and building relationships with customers along the way? Are you tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and motivated by being an…
Are you interested in a career at Robinson Lumber Company, but can’t find a current job opening that matches your skills and experience? We are always interested to meet new people eager to join our team, especially if you have relevant industry experience. If you’d like us to know about your interest, please apply online and explain your candidacy. (If you have already applied for a specific
Robinson Lumber Company is looking for a Hardwood Lumber Buyer to manage and grow our hardwood lumber supply base across the Eastern United States, with a primary focus on North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New York. You’ll be responsible for sourcing and buying North American hardwood lumber—primarily white oak, red oak, yellow poplar, and maple—to support a…
Are you motivated by unlimited earning potential? Do you consistently exceed goals? Do you enjoy working with, and hunting for, new customers? Do you have a track record of finding solutions to difficult problems and providing exceptional customer service along the way? Do your friends consider you to be highly driven? If you answer these questions with a resounding “YES!”, then we are looking…