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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. If you are applying through this platform, be sure to watch your email for our response!  Thank you for applying at TRL!