Experienced Forklift Operator – Lumber Yard & Production

Thompson River Lumber Co of MT, Inc.; Thompson Falls (MT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick days

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending plan

401k profit sharing

Job summary

Thompson River Lumber is seeking a forklift operator to join our production team. Candidates must have 3–5 years of verifiable production experience on a large forklift, and demonstrate safe, proficient operation.

This full-time, outdoor role requires reliability, ability to work overtime, and the stamina to handle varying weather. Wage is DOE; benefits include sick days, PTO, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401k profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of verifiable production experience on a large forklift.
• Ability to safely and proficiently operate a forklift.
• Training opportunities may be offered for the right candidate with equipment experience.

Responsibilities

• Unload lumber from sawmill.
• Stage lumber in yard in order of size and species.
• Load kilns as directed, checking that loads are centered and straight.
• Unload kilns as directed and stage in yard.
• Feed planer with dry lumber or reman products.
• Keep yard areas clean and organized.
• Empty trash bins as needed.
• Enter/exit the machine consistently to remove/add bunks every other unit.
• Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 20 lbs consistently.
• Work overtime as lumber flow changes.
• Maintain prompt and dependable attendance.
• Work in varying weather as outdoor environment varies by season.
• Check fluids and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety consciousness

Attendance/Reliability

Overtime willingness

Job description

Thompson River Lumber is seeking a forklift operator to join our production team. Candidates must have 3–5 years of verifiable production experience on a large forklift, and demonstrate safe, proficient operation.

This full-time, outdoor role requires reliability, ability to work overtime, and the stamina to handle varying weather. Wage is DOE; benefits include sick days, PTO, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, 401k profit sharing.