Forklift Operator

Sierra Pacific Industries; Noti (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Retirement contributions

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Noti, Oregon is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move lumber in a fast-paced sawmill environment. The role emphasizes operating forklifts, tallying units, and collaborating with yard staff to keep production on schedule.

We offer competitive hourly pay of $26.36 to $30.11, comprehensive health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, retirement contributions, paid vacation and holidays, and opportunities for training and internal promotion.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience operating forklifts with weight capacities of 18,000 lbs or more.
• Knowledge of Oregon’s Operating Rules for Industrial Trucks.
• Recent related work history with verifiable references.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate forklift while keeping pace with production
• Move lumber from yard and stack units by width and length
• Accurately tally units
• Perform daily maintenance checks and perform routine and minor maintenance on forklift
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Collaboratively work with other forklift drivers for proper placement and organization of lumber
• The work is fast-paced and can, at times, be demanding
• Work may consist of some overtime during busy production times

Skills

Forklift operation

Lumber knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (Oregon rules)

References verification

Job description

• Forklift Operators earn $26.36 to $30.11 per hour
• We train and promote from within
• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

Currently, we are seeking a qualified Forklift Operator to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Noti, Oregon.

About The Position

• Safely and efficiently operate forklift while keeping pace with production
• Move lumber from yard and stack units by width and length
• Accurately tally units
• Perform daily maintenance checks and perform routine and minor maintenance on forklift
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Collaboratively work with other forklift drivers for proper placement and organization of lumber
• The work is fast-paced and can, at times, be demanding
• Work may consist of some overtime during busy production times

Qualifications

• 1 year experience operating forklifts with weight capacities of 18,000 lbs or more
• Proven knowledge of lumber species and widths/lengths of lumber
• Knowledge of Oregon’s Operating Rules for Industrial Trucks
• We look for applicants with recent, related work history and verifiable references
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.