Lumber Planer Infeed Forklift Operator

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Saving with Company M

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. is seeking an experienced forklift operator for our lumber production facility in the United States. The role focuses on safely moving and preparing lumber, loading and feeding the planer, and maintaining a clean, efficient work area. You will work 6:00am–2:30pm with occasional Saturdays and overtime.

The position emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, providing competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience operating forklift in a lumber/sawmill environment preferred.
• Able to work Monday–Friday with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely to move lumber in planer and production areas.
• Feed bundles into the planer infeed system maintaining steady production flow.
• Load/unload and stage lumber bundles; inspect loads for stability and identification.
• Ensure lumber is aligned for planer operation and communicate with team to minimize downtime.
• Safely stack and organize lumber and monitor inventory of materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Job description

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. is seeking an experienced forklift operator for our lumber production facility in the United States. The role focuses on safely moving and preparing lumber, loading and feeding the planer, and maintaining a clean, efficient work area. You will work 6:00am–2:30pm with occasional Saturdays and overtime.

The position emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, providing competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.