NWH Overview:

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is the leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America, as well as a leading supplier of panel products from around the world.  A fully integrated, global supplier of wood products, NWH serves the furniture, flooring, cabinet, molding and millwork industries.

The company operates over more than 20 manufacturing and warehousing facilities across the country including sawmills, concentration yards and distribution facilities using innovative technologies to streamline the procurement process for customers. NWH supplies only sustainable, high-quality hardwoods to protect our resources today and for future generations. 

For more information, please visit nwh.com. 

Position Summary:

If you are hard working, pay attention to safety and efficiency, and like to keep yard operations running smoothly, this could be for you. This person will be responsible for safely operating a forklift to load, unload, move, and organize logs and lumber throughout the yard. Your attention to detail and commitment to safe equipment operation will help ensure materials are handled properly and production stays on track. 

What You’ll Do:

• Ensures safety protocol and policies are adhered to – safety-minded
• Safely operate Log Lift to unload incoming log trucks, move logs, and feed them to the sawmill's log deck.
• Identify log species and organize them for efficient processing; stack logs in the yard.
• Perform daily checks, keep equipment clean, and conduct minor maintenance.
• Adhere to strict safety rules, communicate with truck drivers, and work with the log yard team.
•  Identify and correct quality issues in log placement and handling 

Required:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Available to work Monday – Friday, with occasional Saturdays and overtime
• Able to work around noise, dust, changing temperatures, and other conditions common to a sawmill/lumber manufacturing environment
• Safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including climbing on and off equipment and handling lumber-related materials. 
• Previous experience in lumber manufacturing, lumber material handling 
• 3 to 5 years' experience operating larger lift Trucks

What We Offer: 

Northwest Hardwoods provides a competitive pay and benefits package that includes:

• Bonus opportunity based on company performance
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Saving with Company Match
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Northwest Hardwoods, Inc. (NWH) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.