Log Yard Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job description

The Log Yard Heavy Equipment Operator reports to the Log Sorting Senior Operator. Responsibilities include but not limited to; following all safety and work procedures; loading and unloading materials in a safe and efficient manner using heavy machinery; assisting in loading the saw line infeed if production deems it necessary; clean industrial equipment and work stations; perform daily inspections of lift trucks and complete required forms; and other duties assigned.

Main Responsibilities:

Follow safety and work procedures.

Load and unload materials in a safe and efficient manner using heavy machinery

Infeed – using the 988k Caterpillar to unload log trucks and stage material on the infeed deck or storage area

Outfeed – using the Liebherr & Volvo High Lift unload logs from a variety of sorted bins into their corresponding inventory location

Assisting in loading the saw line infeed if production deems in necessary.

Clean industrial equipment and work stations

Perform daily inspections of lift trucks and complete required forms

Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Must be dependable and show ability to take direction.

Able to work flexible schedules and long hours.

Minimal skills required, however must be able to learn general manufacturing duties.

Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures, in loud, high volume environment.

Perform essential functions of job that includes walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Ability to work with computer software, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and control panels to operate grading line safely and effectively.

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time; must be able to sit, stand, push/pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, or crawl occasionally

Frequent lifting/moving of items that may range in weight up to 50 pounds

Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts

Exposed to hot, cold, wet or humid conditions

Binderholz is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Full-time