Log Lift Operator 1

NWH; Mill Creek (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. in Mill Creek, West Virginia, is seeking a full-time Log Lift Operator to join our sawmill team. You will unload incoming log trucks, feed logs to the sawmill, and help keep the yard organized and safe.

The position requires forklift operation, strong attendance, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Preferred candidates have forklift certification and 3–5 years of lift experience.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious attitude and experience.
• Must possess skills, knowledge, and experience to operate a forklift.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Must work well as a team member.
• Highly organized and proven communication skills.
• Must have excellent attendance

Responsibilities

• Unloads incoming log trucks using the log lift and feeds logs to the sawmill.
• Identifies log species and sorts/log deck organization.
• Performs daily equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Adheres to safety rules and coordinates with the log yard team.
• Ensures quality in log placement and handling

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety minded

Team player

Job description

Description

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc.

Mill Creek - West Virginia

Northwest Hardwoods Overview:

WH, founded in 1967, has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber to North America, Europe, and Asia. With an unwavering focus on simplifying the customer experience, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries, offering 14+ hardwood species from the major U.S. growing regions, as well as imported plywood and exotic lumber. The company operates over more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country, including sawmills, concentration yards, and distribution centers, utilizing innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for its customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. For more information, please visit nwh.com.

We operate manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. We have an immediate opening, seeking full-time Log Lift Operator at our facility in Mill Creek, West Virginia.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Safety-conscious attitude and experience.


• Must possess skills, knowledge, and experience to operate a forklift


• Strong work ethic with the ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment.


• Must work well as a team member.


• Highly organized and proven communication skills.


• Must have excellent attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift experience and or forklift safety certification


• 3 to 5 years' experience operating larger lift Trucks


• Forklift certification is preferred

Travel: None

Additional Information:

Northwest Hardwoods provides competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision health care coverage, paid vacation/holidays, and company matching 401(k) retirement plan.

Candidates who meet these qualifications will be considered further.

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