Log Lift Operator

Northwest Hardwoods•Mill Creek, WV

About The Position

Northwest Hardwoods is a manufacturer of hardwood lumber and a global supplier to the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. The Log Lift Operator supports sawmill production by safely and efficiently handling, moving, sorting, stacking, and preparing logs. The role requires close attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and coordination with truck drivers and the log yard team. Operators also conduct routine equipment checks and minor maintenance and help maintain the quality of log placement and handling.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Available to work Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays and overtime.
Able to work around noise, dust, changing temperatures, and other conditions common to a sawmill or lumber manufacturing environment.
Able to safely meet the physical requirements of the position, including climbing on and off equipment and handling lumber-related materials.
Previous experience in lumber manufacturing or lumber material handling.
Three to five years of experience operating larger lift trucks.

Responsibilities

Follow safety protocols and policies.
Operate a log lift to unload incoming log trucks, move logs, and feed them to the sawmill's log deck.
Identify log species and organize logs for efficient processing.
Stack logs in the yard.
Perform daily equipment checks, keep equipment clean, and conduct minor maintenance.
Communicate with truck drivers and coordinate with the log yard team.
Identify and correct quality issues in log placement and handling.