Crane Operator - Swing Shift

Vaagen Brothers Lumber Co Inc•Colville, WA

17h•$24 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Vaagen Bros. Lumber Inc. is a family-owned wood products manufacturer that has operated in northeastern Washington for over 70 years. We heavily believe in continuous improvement and respect for people and are currently in a Lean transformation. We operate sawmills in Colville and Usk, WA. Vaagen Bros. currently employs over 200 employees. The primary role of the Crane Operator is to unload log trucks while feeding inventory to the mill with a continued focus on safety, and productivity. Candidates for this position need to be able to anticipate and plan as well as communicate with a variety of individuals.

Requirements

Technical troubleshooting skills, and strong depth perception
Demonstrate problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills
Strong communication and organization skills
Ensure safe work practices & follow safety procedures
Dependable and reliable with a good attendance record
Ability to streamline processes and cut waste within area of responsibility
Must be 18+ years old to work in an industrial sawmill environment
Must have HS Diploma/GED
Must be able to continuously stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders safely. The weight required to be lifted each normal workday may occasionally exceed fifty (50) pounds at a time
Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check. However, having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate you from consideration for the job. Records will be considered based on the requirements of RCW 9.96A.020, RCW 43.43, WAC
Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and pre-employment physical exam
This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death

Nice To Haves

Lean techniques and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Unload log trucks, load log decks, merchandiser, and place logs in the appropriate decks
Feed the appropriate logs to the sawmill according to the production schedule
Keep the log yard neat and organized
Assist with preventive/predictive maintenance activities related to any applicable equipment
Performs mandatory inspection and recordkeeping of the equipment and structure before use
Understand the mechanical and electrical workings of the Crane and communicate this with team members
Know, Understand, and Apply the Lock-out Tag-out procedures
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Ensure tools, supplies, and equipment are in their “home locations” at all times
Maintain lines of communication with other team members
Fill out a maintenance request and Idea Cards when needed
Other duties as assigned