Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator Noti Sawmill Noti, OR. Close Date: Open. Job Type: Full-Time. Forklift Operators earn $26.36 to $30.11 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049. Currently, we are seeking a qualified Forklift Operator to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Noti, Oregon. About the Position Safely and efficiently operate forklift while keeping pace with production Move lumber from yard and stack units by width and length Accurately tally units Perform daily maintenance checks and perform routine and minor maintenance on forklift Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area Collaboratively work with other forklift drivers for proper placement and organization of lumber The work is fast-paced and can, at times, be demanding Work may consist of some overtime during busy production times Qualifications 1 year experience operating forklifts with weight capacities of 18,000 lbs or more Proven knowledge of lumber species and widths/lengths of lumber Knowledge of Oregon’s Operating Rules for Industrial Trucks We look for applicants with recent, related work history and verifiable references All applicants must be at least 18 years of age Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. Additional Links Pay Transparency SPI Legal / Privacy Policy #J-18808-Ljbffr