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Ganahl Lumber Company

Lumberyard and hardware supply retailer

Hardware Sales Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$18 - $22/hr
Entry
Corona, CA, USA
In Person
RetailRetail Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Successful completion of on-the-job training is required.
  • The ability to read, write, understand, and relay written and verbal instructions is required.
  • The employee must be able to operate available equipment, such as cash registers, calculators, or scanners.
  • Basic mathematical skills are required to make change and give refunds.
  • Knowledge of the company's products and services and customer-related policies is required.
  • The position requires prolonged periods of standing and working on a cash register or related equipment.
  • The employee must be physically able to perform required tasks safely, including mental, physical, and manual dexterity, hand/grip strength, and depth perception.
  • The employee must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • The employee must be able to push and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • The employee must wear prescribed personal protective equipment when handling material or operating equipment.
  • The employee must successfully pass pre-employment and required drug screens as requested.
  • The employee must successfully pass physical capacity assessments as requested.
Responsibilities
  • Receive orders, generally in person, for products and services.
  • Describe available options, compute costs, accept payment, and provide customer service.
  • Greet customers with respect and courtesy.
  • Keep up to date with product inventory and functionality.
  • Ask customers questions, provide relevant information, and list orders they might purchase.
  • Advise customers on the use and care of merchandise.
  • Answer telephones to provide information and receive orders.
  • Recommend and provide advice on a wide variety of products and services.
  • Maintain proficiency in organizational safe-working policies and practices.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Adhere to company policies and work requirements.
Desired Qualifications
  • Six months of related experience is preferred.

About the company

Ganahl Lumber Company sells building supplies and hardware to professional contractors and DIY enthusiasts through 14 California stores. Customers browse tools, paint, framing hardware, rebar and concrete accessories, safety gear, millwork, doors and windows, and MEP components to complete construction projects. Unlike many generic suppliers, it remains family- and employee-owned and has operated since 1884, with a wide California footprint focused on serving local communities. Its goal is to help customers finish projects by offering a broad selection of materials and dependable service at neighborhood locations.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Anaheim, California

Founded

1884

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ganahl bought Pine Tree Lumber in January 2026, adding Escondido and Fallbrook.
  • Ganahl is actively hiring in 2026, with 90 openings across multiple California sites.
  • The Nichols Lumber acquisition announced May 2026 extends Ganahl’s Baldwin Park reach.

What critics are saying

  • Veronica Novela’s 2023 labor case still threatens wage and arbitration scrutiny in 2026.
  • Headcount fell 2.6% from 2023 to March 2026, signaling operating pressure.
  • Southern California concentration leaves Ganahl exposed to housing downturns and wildfire disruptions.

What makes Ganahl Lumber Company unique

  • Ganahl’s 13 Southern California locations create dense local delivery and service coverage.
  • Brad Satterfield became CEO in May 2024, sharpening leadership continuity.
  • Ganahl’s century-plus brand and family ownership differentiate it from conglomerate competitors.

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Benefits

  • Company Equity
  • Performance Bonus

Company News

Hardware Retailing
Jan 28th, 2026
Ganahl Lumber acquires Pine Tree Lumber

Ganahl Lumber acquires Pine Tree Lumber. Ganahl Lumber recently announced the company has acquired Pine Tree Lumber in San Diego, California. "We are proud to announce the acquisition of Pine Tree Lumber in Escondido and Fallbrook," says Ganahl officials via social media. "This expansion allows us to bring our 142-year commitment to quality and service to the San Diego building community." The acquisition is Ganahl's 13th location throughout the Southern California region.

LBM Journal
Jan 26th, 2026
Ganahl Lumber announces acquisition of Pine Tree Lumber

The acquisition brings Ganahl's locations to 13 throughout the southern California region.

Custom Built Publishing LLC
May 30th, 2024
Ganahl Lumber names new CEO

Anaheim, CA-based Ganahl Lumber announced that Brad Satterfield has been named as the company's newest CEO.

Custom Built Publishing LLC
Sep 15th, 2022
Northridge Lumber Co Inc sells assets to Ganahl Lumber Co.

Ganahl Lumber Company, a 2021 LBM Journal Dealer of the Year, has acquired the assets and real estate of Northridge Lumber in an all-cash deal set to close in the next 60 days.

Custom Built Publishing LLC
May 16th, 2022
Black Label available through Ganahl Lumber locations

Tropical Forest Products has announced that its Black Label premium brand of Ipe and other tropical hardwoods will expand throughout California as part of a distribution partnership with Ganahl Lumber.