Sawmill Operations/planer With Forklift Driving! Bonuses, Training Opportunities, And Weekends Off!

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Job Summary: Express Employment in Bellingham is hiring a Sawmill Planer/Operations candidate with forklift driving experience for a well-established sawmill in Whatcom County. This company offers a hiring bonus after the probationary period, opportunities for upward mobility through ongoing training, and a supportive, team-oriented work culture. They are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented, and hardworking individual with prior forklift experience who is interested in a long-term career opportunity.

Shift: Monday-Thursday 6:00 am-4:00 pm

Pay: $23.30/HR

Position Type: Evaluation Hire

Location: Everson, WA

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and drive a forklift
• Lifting 50-70lbs
• Pulling lumber off the belt
• Feeding and trimming lumber going into the planer
• Ability to attain grading skills in 30 working days
• Inspecting lumber for defects
• Adhering to safety regulations and procedures
• Learning and helping in all phases of a planer operation
• Setup, maintenance, and repair of all related planer equipment
• Work on the Off Bearer Machine
• Weed eating, paper wrapping, and spraying weeds as needed
• Communicate effectively with management and co-workers
• Other duties as assigned

Company benefits after the probationary period:

• Medical-100% paid by the company and up to 75% for dependents
• Dental
• 401 k
• Vision
• Holiday pay (8 holidays per year)
• Vacation Pay
• Hiring bonuses of $100 after your first week, $200 after 30 days, and $300 after 90 days

Benefits available to Express associates:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Holiday Pay (6 observed days)
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vision/Eyewear Plan
• Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Short-Term Disability
• Referral Bonus of $200.00 for every successful referral
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Visa Cash Card

Express offers a $200.00 CASH referral bonus every successful referral- Ask us for more details!

We take walk-in interviews Monday-Friday, or you can call or text us at 360.734.2457 for an immediate phone interview or come in to see us! We are open from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM.

For confidential consideration, we offer several ways to apply:

• Call or text our office at 360-734-2457 for an immediate phone interview.
• Complete an online application on our website.
• Email your resume to Jennifer.cota@expresspros.com.
• Come by our office and talk to one of our Employment Specialists: 4164 Meridian Street, Ste 200, Bellingham, WA 98226.

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