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Sawtooth Wood Products

Carpenter Craftsman

Hailey, ID · On-site

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

... Perform log home repair and restoration work • Read tape measures and follow project plans ... Load, unload, and transport materials and tools • Complete projects to Sawtooth Wood Products ...

Kingston Logistics

OTR Drivers

Idaho Falls, ID · On-site

$5.0K - $10K/mo

Secure loads properly to ensure safe transport * Navigate routes efficiently and comply with DOT regulations * Maintain detailed and accurate log documentation * Manage fuel usage and refueling ...

Border States

CDL Driver - Class A

Nampa, ID · On-site

Completes truck summary, drivers log, and other back detail daily. Assists with loading and ... Loads and unloads material at the branch and customer locations. * Supports the operation functions ...

Border States

CDL Driver

Meridian, ID · On-site

Completes truck summary, drivers log, and other back detail daily. Assists with loading and ... Loads and unloads material at the branch and customer locations. * Supports the operation functions ...

Border States

CDL Driver

Meridian, ID · On-site

Completes truck summary, drivers log, and other back detail daily. Assists with loading and ... Loads and unloads material at the branch and customer locations. * Supports the operation functions ...

Border States

CDL Driver - Class A

Nampa, ID · On-site

Completes truck summary, drivers log, and other back detail daily. Assists with loading and ... Loads and unloads material at the branch and customer locations. * Supports the operation functions ...

Border States Industries, Inc.

CDL Driver

Meridian, ID · On-site

Completes truck summary, drivers log, and other back detail daily. Assists with loading and ... Loads and unloads material at the branch and customer locations. * Supports the operation functions ...

L B Foster Company

CDL Driver I

Nampa, ID

Load/unload of delivery truck ensuring products on delivery ticket match products loaded. * Comply with all maintenance and preventative maintenance requirements * Complete daily log/mileage books ...

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How much do log loader jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for log loader in Idaho is $18.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.06 and $21.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a log loader?

A Log Loader operates heavy machinery to lift, sort, and transport logs in logging or forestry operations. They work in sawmills, logging sites, or lumberyards, ensuring logs are efficiently moved for processing or transport. The job requires precision to prevent damage to logs and equipment while maintaining safety protocols. Log Loaders must have experience with heavy equipment, knowledge of forestry safety regulations, and physical stamina for outdoor work in various weather conditions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a log loader?

To thrive as a Log Loader, you need strong mechanical aptitude, spatial awareness, and experience operating heavy machinery such as loaders or excavators, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with forestry machinery, adherence to safety standards, and certifications like OSHA or heavy equipment operator credentials are frequently required. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication stand out as essential soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure safe, efficient handling of logs and support productive teamwork in a physically demanding outdoor environment.

What are the typical working conditions for a log loader?

Log Loaders usually work outdoors in timber yards, logging sites, or sawmills, which means being exposed to varying weather conditions and rugged terrain. The job involves operating heavy equipment to load, unload, and organize logs, often requiring physical stamina and adherence to strict safety protocols. Log Loaders typically collaborate closely with truck drivers, site supervisors, and other forestry professionals to coordinate loading operations. While the work can be physically demanding and sometimes repetitive, it offers opportunities to gain valuable experience with heavy machinery, which can lead to advancement in the forestry or construction industries.

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Infographic showing various Log Loader job openings in Idaho as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $38,753 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Log Yard Operator (Moyie Springs)

Moyie Springs, ID

Idaho Forest Group

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$28.93/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Idaho Forest Group is currently seeking Log Yard Operators with Heavy Equipment Experience to join our Moyie Springs team. Starting Pay $28.93 per hour, DOE. $1000 New Hire Incentive.

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.

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