Experienced Lumber Industrial Forklift Operator

Job overview

The Experienced Lumber Industrial Forklift Operator is an onsite, full-time role in Thompson Falls, MT, with 40+ hours per week and overtime availability as lumber flow changes. Compensation is described as wage DOE, with no numeric amount specified. The operator supports Thompson River Lumber’s production process by moving lumber through the yard, kilns, and planer operations. The role keeps lumber and remanufactured products moving safely and in the required order, while maintaining organized yard areas and completing equipment checks. This work contributes to production flow and dependable material handling at the lumber operation.

What you'll do

• Unload lumber from the sawmill
• stage lumber by size and species
• load and unload kilns as directed
• feed the planer with dry lumber or remanufactured products
• keep yard areas clean and organized
• empty trash bins as needed
• check fluids and perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• work safely in varying outdoor weather.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

industrial forklift operator

lumber

forklift

sawmill

kiln loading

planer operations

material handling

full-time

40+ hours per week

overtime availability

thompson falls mt

thompson river lumber

wage doe

401(k) profit sharing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Sick days
• paid time off
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• flexible spending plan
• 401(k) profit sharing.

Why this role

The posting seeks 3–5 years of verifiable production experience on a large forklift; candidates with equipment experience may be considered for training.

About the employer

Thompson River Lumber Co of MT, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Sawmills. Sector: 32.