Sawmill Operations/Planer with Forklift Driving! Hiring bonus, training opportunities, weekends off!

Sawmill Operations/Planer with Forklift Driving! Hiring bonus, training opportunities, weekends off! Express Employment Professionals

• Everson, WA Posted:

  5/19/2026

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Expires:

8/17/2026

Job ID:

293377436

Job Description 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:

$24.00 /

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:
• Medial-100% paid by the company and up to 75% for dependents
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 k
• 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 Double the Reward Referral Program!

Know someone looking for work or open to new opportunities? Refer them to Express Employment Professionals in Bellingham. When they work 80 hours, you both earn $100. It's that simple. Help a friend. Earn cash. Everyone wins. 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: www.expresspros.com/apply
• 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

About Express Employment Professionals:

When you choose Express Employment Professionals for your employment search, you gain access to a network of top local companies and the support of our experience in hiring professionals who specialize in recruiting. Your education, skills, and experience are matched with the short-term, contract, and full-time positions our client companies have hired Express to recruit for. This is a FREE service for all job seekers! Express has a wide range of jobs that meet employment goals, including Administrative, Professional, Skilled Trades, and Commercial positions. Our Industrial Division is always recruiting for:

• Warehouse Workers
• Order Picker
• Shipping/Receiving
• Forklift Operators
• Movers
• Drivers
• Production Assistant
• Assembler
• Merchandiser
• Food Processing
• Manufacturing
• Production
• Assembly For a complete list of all open positions: Visit https://www.expresspros.com/bellinghamwa Follow us on Facebook@ Express Employment Professionals
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Follow our jobs on our App@ Expresspros.com/ExpressJobs Job Summary Company Details Company Express Employment Professionals Industry Human Resources Consulting Services Job Information Location Everson, WA Website https://www.expresspros.com/longviewwa Job Type Full Time Temporary/Contract/Project Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $24.00

• $24.00 /hour Duration 4
• 150 Days Additional Information Reference Code R201 Age Requirement 18 Insurance Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No