Entry-Level Lumber Production Operator — Swing Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Lewiston, Idaho is hiring Lumber Production Operators for a high-tech lumber mill. This entry-level role involves working around automated equipment to transform logs into finished lumber in a safety-focused, production-driven environment.

Starting pay is $25.92/hr on Swing Shift (4:00 PM–Midnight). No lumber mill experience is required; candidates from construction, warehouse operations, farming, manufacturing, or other physical jobs are

Qualifications

• No lumber mill experience required.
• Entry-level opportunity.
• Background in physical work encouraged.
• Experience in loud, dusty environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and equipment to keep lumber moving through the production line
• Monitor conveyors, scanners, saws, stackers, and automated systems
• Inspect boards for defects and sort or feed them into the next machine
• Clear small jams, make basic adjustments, and keep your station running smoothly
• Communicate with team members before and after your station to keep the line in sync
• Rotate through multiple positions and learn all major areas of green-lumber production
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and machine-awareness protocols

Skills

Heavy lifting

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Safety oriented

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Lewiston, Idaho is hiring Lumber Production Operators for a high-tech lumber mill. This entry-level role involves working around automated equipment to transform logs into finished lumber in a safety-focused, production-driven environment.

Starting pay is $25.92/hr on Swing Shift (4:00 PM–Midnight). No lumber mill experience is required; candidates from construction, warehouse operations, farming, manufacturing, or other physical jobs are