Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator jobs in Spokane, WA

Thompson River Lumber is looking for a forklift operator to join our team.  Our forklifts play an important role in our production process.  We are looking or an operator that has a commitment to safety, attendance with a focus on production. 

Forklift Operator

Duties and requirements

• Unload lumber from sawmill.
• Stage lumber in yard in order of size and species.
• Load kilns as directed, checking that loads are centered and straight.
• Unload kilns as directed and stage in yard.
• Feed planer with dry lumber or reman products.
• Keep yard areas clean and organized.
• Empty trash bins as needed.
• Be able to enter and exit the machine consistently to remove or add bunks every other unit.
• Ability to lift 50#’s occasionally and 20 #’s consistently.
• Be available to work overtime as lumber flow changes.
• Prompt and dependable attendance
• Be able to work in varying weather as temperature and inclement weather are part of working in an outdoor environment depending on the season.
• Be able to check fluids and perform pretrip and post trip inspections.

Applicants should have 3-5 years of verifiable production experience on a large forklift, and must be able to demonstrate the ability to safely and proficiently operate a forklift.  The right candidate with equipment experience will be considered for training. 

40 hours per week. Wage DOE

Benefits Available including:  Sick days, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending plan, 401k profit sharing.  Applicants must have a valid driver license.

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