Log Lift Operator

NWH; Mill Creek (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term DIS

401k Retirement Saving with Company

Health Saving Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. in Mill Creek, West Virginia, seeks a dependable Log Yard Operator to safely unload logs, identify species, and feed the sawmill. You will handle log lift equipment, maintain a tidy yard, and coordinate with truck drivers and yard teams.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience operating large lift trucks and is committed to safety in a loud, dusty sawmill environment. NWH offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old.
• Able to work Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays and overtime.
• Able to work around noise, dust, changing temperatures in a sawmill environment.
• Physically capable incl. climbing on/off equipment and handling lumber materials.
• 3–5 years' experience operating larger lift trucks.
• Previous experience in lumber manufacturing and material handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate Log Lift to unload incoming log trucks and feed logs to sawmill deck.
• Identify log species and stack logs in yard for efficient processing.
• Perform daily equipment checks and keep gear clean; conduct minor maintenance.
• Adhere to safety rules and coordinate with truck drivers and log yard team.
• Identify and correct quality issues in log placement and handling.

Skills

Material handling

Safety mindset

Team coordination

Quality awareness

Tools

Log lift operation

Job description

Description

NWH Overview:

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world. A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding and millwork industries.

The company operates over more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations.

For more information, please visit nwh.com.

Position Summary:

Requirements

What You'll Do:

• Ensures safety protocol and policies are adhered to - safety-minded
• Material Handling: Safely operate Log Lift to unload incoming log trucks, move logs, and feed them to the sawmill's log deck.
• Sorting & Stacking: Identify log species and organize them for efficient processing; stack logs in the yard.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform daily checks, keep equipment clean, and conduct minor maintenance.
• Safety & Coordination: Adhere to strict safety rules, communicate with truck drivers, and work with the log yard team.
• Quality Control: Identify and correct quality issues in log placement and handling

Required:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Available to work Monday - Friday, with occasional Saturdays and overtime
• Able to work around noise, dust, changing temperatures, and other conditions common to a sawmill/lumber manufacturing environment
• Safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including climbing on and off equipment and handling lumber-related materials.
• Previous experience in lumber manufacturing, lumber material handling
• 3 to 5 years' experience operating larger lift Trucks

What We Offer:

Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive pay and benefits package that includes:

• Bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.