Log Lift Operator 1

NWH; West Virginia; On-site; USD 19,286 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. in Mill Creek, West Virginia, is seeking a full-time Log Lift Operator. This role involves safely unloading logs from trucks, feeding the sawmill, sorting logs by species, and stacking them for processing.

Strong teamwork and safety awareness are essential. Ideal candidates will have forklift experience, good attendance, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Training and adherence to safety protocols are provided to maintain high-quality operations at

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious attitude and experience.
• Must possess skills to operate a forklift.
• Strong work ethic and ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work well as a team member.
• Excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety protocols and policies.
• Safely operate Log Lift to unload log trucks and feed sawmill log deck.
• Sort and stack logs by species and prepare for processing.
• Perform daily equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Coordinate with log yard team and truck drivers.
• Identify and correct quality issues in log handling and placement.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attendance

Communication

Organization

Tools

Forklift

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.