Crane Operator

West Fraser Timber Company•Fairfax, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber, OSB and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America! Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. At West Fraser, our Crane Operator position is considered one of the key positions in the mill as it is your responsibility to unload trucks and feed the mill. The position is the very start of our process and without it, the mill is unable to run!

Requirements

Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs, multiple times throughout the workday.
Ability to efficiently work while sitting in one place for a 12-hour shift.
Eligible to legally work in the United States.
High School diploma or equivalent education.
Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating schedule which will include nights, weekends and holidays.
Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team.
Willingness and ability to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills.
Consistent, predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

Carefully unload log trucks and stack logs in the log yard crib.
Communicate with log truck drivers and others to provide safe equipment operation.
Gather logs from the yard and feed into the de-barker line.
Complete shift paperwork and recordkeeping.
Attend team meetings and regular training sessions.
Comply with all Company safety standards and protocols.
Other duties as assigned.