Log Yard Operator (Moyie Springs) -$1000 SIGN ON INCENTIVE

Idaho Forest Group; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Idaho Forest Group seeks Log Yard Operators with heavy equipment experience to join our Moyie Springs team. A $1,000 sign-on incentive and starting pay of $28.93 per hour, DOE, are included. This is a full-time on-site role operating heavy equipment to sort logs, unload trucks, and move logs to the mill.

The position offers full benefits after 30 days, plus 401(k) with 5% company match and eight paid holidays. Swing shift and diverse duties are expected.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED or willingness to obtain one.
• Must be able to work varying shifts, days, and overtime as needed.
• Pre-employment screening including background check, drug test, references, and driving history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to sort logs by size and species.
• Unload logs from trucks and deliver logs to the mill.
• Maintain production pace and perform duties safely as part of the log yard team.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Experience

Ability to work various shifts

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Operating heavy equipment (e.g., 988)

Job description

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: LOGYA002899

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking Log Yard Operators with Heavy Equipment Experience to join our Moyie Springs team. $1000 SIGN ON INCENTIVE. Starting Pay $28.93 per hour, DOE.
This position will operate heavy equipment to sort logs by size and species, unload logs from trucks, deliver logs from log yard to the mill, and spread loads loads as needed. This is a full time position on swing shift. Full benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance after 30 days. Other benefits include 401K with 5% company match and 8 paid holidays!

Essential Functions:

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs
• Sort logs, load and move logs
• Recognize species to store properly
• Operate 988 and other Rolling Stock in Log Yard
• Consistently keep a production level work pace
• Other duties as needed

Specific job duties and shifts may vary per mill and based on machinery.

Qualifications:

• Knowing species and log form desirable
• Must be able to work various shifts, days, and overtime as needed
• High School Diploma or GED (or willingness to quickly obtain one as a condition of employment)
• Valid Driver's License

As a condition of employment, Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, driving history (MVR), education verification, aptitude/skills testing, and credit checks. The depth of screening will vary based on the position.

Physical Requirements:

Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement. Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs. Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 208-762-6630 and/or [e-mail].

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