Midwest Hardwood is actively hiring a Forklift Operator to join our growing fast-paced lumber industry. If you enjoy working in manufacturing and making quick decisions while working under pressure, then this is the job for you!

Who are we?

Midwest Hardwood Company is a hardwood manufacturing company and industrial building product distributor that serves domestic and international customers since 1981. We have three sawmills and two dry-kiln facilities located in Wisconsin. These cities are Reedsburg, Park Falls, Mellen and Fountain City.

Job Duties:

Monitor, maintain and operate machinery on production floor to ensure manufacturing goals are met. Duties include setting up machines to start production cycle, feeding raw material through to produce top quality boards, and paying close attention to detail. Candidate should be able to operate computer to input lumber pack information and print labels, and complete tasks assigned by the department supervisor.

Maintain forklift with daily inspections, load/unload lumber on trailers, move lumber from various locations within the yard, ensure lumber is in the correct storage bays, apply correct tags to lumber, work collaboratively with other employees to complete daily goals and tasks, and operate a forklift in confined areas in a safe manner.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime. First shift hours. 40 hours.

Requirements:

Must be able to bend, twist, and lift 50 lbs repetitively. Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to work in inclement weather conditions.

Experience:

Manufacturing: 1 yr (Preferred)

Machine Operator: 1 yr (Preferred)

Forklift: 1 yr

Starting pay is $18/hr but may be more depending on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Required)
• Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Machine Operator: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person