The production worker is responsible for pulling lumber from lines, stacking and packaging finished products, and applying barcodes. They must work collaboratively with the team to meet daily production goals while maintaining a clean and safe environment.
This is a full-time production worker position at Priest River Mill, requiring no prior experience or diploma. It involves physical tasks like pulling lumber, stacking products, and maintaining a safe work environment. The role offers training and opportunities for advancement within the company.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Priest River Mill - Priest River, ID 83856Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.50 - $28.00 HourlyJob Shift: AnyProduction Worker – Priest River, ID
Build Something Real. Build a Career That Lasts.
Stable, year-round manufacturing work with a clear path into higher-skill, higher-pay careers.
Consistent full-time schedule.
What You'll Earn
$24.50–$28.00 per hour depending on experience
Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
$2,500+ referral bonuses
Profit sharing up to 3%
401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 6% of contributions, fully vested on day one
80% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Additional Benefits: Tuition reimbursement, family scholarships, access to company-owned recreation lands, wellness rewards, life & disability insurance, EAP and support services.
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No Experience? Start Here.
You do not need a diploma or prior mill experience.
If you show up reliably, work safely, and are ready to learn, we will train you and invest in your growth. Many of our skilled trades professionals have started in this role.
Why Stimson
For more than 150 years, Stimson has been a steady employer and a place where people build long-term careers.
We are a safety-first, team-oriented workplace where people take pride in their work and support one another.
We promote from within – and we do it consistently. Typical advancement paths include:
Machine Operator
Millwright
Electrician
Saw Filer
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What You'll Do
Keep production moving by pulling lumber from lines
Stack, package, and prepare finished product for shipment
Apply barcodes and perform detail-oriented tasks
Work as part of a team to meet daily production goals
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
This is hands-on, physical work in a fast-paced industrial setting where your effort directly drives production and keeps the mill running.
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Physical & Environmental Requirements
Lift up to 60 lbs. and stand for up to 10 hours
Work safely around moving mechanical equipment
Comfortable in loud conditions with airborne sawdust
Comfortable working in indoor and outdoor temperatures
Next Steps
Take the next step toward a long-term, meaningful career. After you submit your application, our hiring team will review your information and contact qualified candidates.
Apply today and start building a career that lasts.
We are actively reviewing applications for multiple openings.
Stimson Lumber is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment assessment required.
Qualifications
Like generations before us, we are committed to growing trees and operating mills to create value for Stimson and the communities in which we operate.
Stimson has been in business since the 1850’s and is one of the largest privately family owned forest products companies in the United States. We own 500,000 plus acres of forest land in the Western United States. Stimson has over 700 employees and several locations in Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Montana.