Log Lift Operator 1

About the role

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. This is a great opportunity that can provide exciting growth within the organization.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Forklift experience and or forklift safety certification
• 3 to 5 years' experience operating larger lift Trucks
• Forklift certification is preferred

Pay

competitive wages

Benefits

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