Experienced (Lumber) Industrial Forklift Operator

Thompson River Lumber Co of MT, Inc.; Thompson Falls (MT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; 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 looking for a forklift operator to join our team. Our forklifts play an important role in our production process. We are looking or an operator that has a commitment to safety, attendance with a focus on production.

Forklift Operator

Duties and requirements

• 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.
• Be able to enter and exit the machine consistently to remove or add bunks every other unit.
• Ability to lift 50#’s occasionally and 20 #’s consistently.
• Be available to work overtime as lumber flow changes.
• Prompt and dependable attendance
• Be able to work in varying weather as temperature and inclement weather are part of working in an outdoor environment depending on the season.
• Be able to check fluids and perform pretrip and post trip inspections.

Applicants should have 3-5 years of verifiable production experience on a large forklift, and must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely and proficiently operate a forklift. The right candidate with equipment experience will be considered for training.

40+ hours per week. Wage DOE

Benefits Available including: Sick days, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending plan, 401k profit sharing. Applicants must have a valid driver license.