Sawmill 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

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.