Forklift Driver / Material Handler

Woodgrain; Fruitland (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

Hospital Plans

Accident Plans

EAP

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Woodgrain Millwork in Fruitland, ID is seeking a Forklift Driver / Material Handler to move materials safely on a forklift and support production and warehouse operations. This hourly, full-time role offers consistent daytime hours with overtime as needed.

You will handle inventory, packaging, labeling, and ensure safety procedures are followed while contributing to efficient production flows. Join Woodgrain for stability and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Professional communication with team and supervisors.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to use a computer to complete tasks.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Willingness to wear PPE and follow safety rules.
• Willingness to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy environment.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Move materials safely using forklift to/from production lines and warehouse.
• Follow packaging and labeling procedures.
• Record inventory transactions with handheld device.
• Assist with other production tasks as needed.
• Use PPE properly while performing duties.
• Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in Monthly Inventory Cycle Counting.

Skills

Forklift operator

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Computer skills

Reading comprehension

PPE compliance

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Driver / Material Handler

Posting Start Date: 9/17/26

Division: Woodgrain Millwork

Posting Area: Operations + Manufacturing

Job Location: Fruitland, ID

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain!We’re growing fast and offeringlifetime careersin a supportive work environment.

About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Starting Salary: $18.00

Employment Type: Hourly FT

Work Environment: Monday – Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm with overtime including extended hours and Saturday as needed.

Job Summary:

This Material Handlerwould be responsible for safely and efficiently moving materials to and from production lines and warehouse.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Transport racks of material safely with forklift
• Ensure proper packaging and labeling procedures are followed
• Perform inventory transactions with handheld device when moving material
• Assist with other production functions as needed.
• Proper PPE Usage while performing all job duties.
• Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Ensure accuracy and quality of all deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assist in Monthly Inventory Cycle Counting

Requirements:

• A minimum of two (2) or more years of forklift operator experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Ability to work well and collaborate in a team environment.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• The ability to successfully use a computer without assistance to complete assigned tasks
• The ability to read and comprehend written instructions as required to complete assigned tasks
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment, e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE as required by specific jobs
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment
• High level attention to detail.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment are representative of a typical sawmill environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Noise level is moderate to high depending on the area of the mill. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear. Requires close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel:

This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.