Log Yard Operator (Moyie Springs)

Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking Log Yard Operators with Heavy Equipment Experience to join our Moyie Springs team.  From $28.93 per hour DOE.
This position will operate heavy equipment to sort logs by size and species, unload logs from trucks, deliver logs from log yard to the mill, and spread loads loads as needed. This is a full time position on swing shift. Full benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance after 30 days. Other benefits include 401K with 5% company match and 8 paid holidays!

Essential Functions: 

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations and JSAs
• Sort logs, load and move logs
• Recognize species to store properly
• Operate 988 and other Rolling Stock in Log Yard
• Consistently keep a production level work pace
• Other duties as needed

Specific job duties and shifts may vary per mill and based on machinery. 

Qualifications:

• Knowing species and log form desirable 
• Must be able to work various shifts, days, and overtime as needed
• High School Diploma or GED (or willingness to quickly obtain one as a condition of employment)
• Valid Driver’s License 

As a condition of employment, Idaho Forest Group requires employees to complete a variety of pre-employment screening processes which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, driving history (MVR), education verification, aptitude/skills testing, and credit checks. The depth of screening will vary based on the position.

Physical Requirements: 

Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement.  Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs.  Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.  If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 208-762-6630 and/or hr@idfg.com.