Kiln Forklift Operator

West Fraser; New Boston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

On-the-job training

Promotion from within

401K with company match

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking a hands-on lumber handler/operator to support multiple plant areas, including the planer, green yard, and kiln. The role requires teamwork, the ability to identify quality issues, and effective communication with maintenance teams.

Weekend rotation and strict adherence to safety and documentation standards are expected. The company offers a strong benefits package, on-the-job training, internal growth opportunities, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Experience in safely handling and stacking lumber.
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Willingness to support production across planer, green yard, and kiln areas.
• Able to identify quality issues and communicate effectively with maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle and stack lumber.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Support production across planer, green yard, and kiln areas.
• Identify quality issues and assist with kiln operations.

Job description

• Travel Required : No

Description

This role is responsible for safely handling and stacking lumber, performing routine equipment inspections and basic maintenance, and supporting production across the planer, green yard, and kiln areas. The ideal candidate is a team player who can identify quality issues, assist with kiln operations and maintenance, and communicate effectively with maintenance teams. This position requires flexibility to work rotating weekends and adherence to all safety, reliability, and documentation standards.

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

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