Front-End Loader Operator

BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY LLC•Gibsland, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in contributing to a company whose mission is to radically love and influence lives? As a Mobile Equipment Operator for Bell Lumber and Pole, you will play a pivotal role in our Gibsland yard by safely handling raw materials and finished products in a dynamic outdoor environment. If you are skilled at operating heavy machinery and are a team player, this role is for you!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience operations in log handling including long poles helpful.
Experience operating mobile equipment including log loaders & frontend loaders.
Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions; majority of the time will be working outside.
Experience as a Machine Operator
Knowledge of Production Procedures
Ability to Read Schematics and Manuals
Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail
Teamwork
Physical Stamina and Strength
Handle Heavy Equipment
Work Independently
Multitask

Responsibilities

Operate heavy mobile equipment such as log loaders, front end loaders, and other mobile machines to load, unload, and/or stack utility poles.
Feed heavy production equipment (such as peeler or kiln) to keep them running constantly.
Move levers to raise, lower, and tilt hydraulically powered grapple or bucket in order to load material for transport.
Drive to storage site, conveyor, or other production equipment to move and unload material.
Perform and record prestart inspection and accurately follow machine operating instructions.
Perform routine maintenance on loader, like lubrication, fueling, oil changes and cleaning as needed or required, identifying any issues to maintenance.
Read and follow written documents for proper handling of customer products.
Perform moisture checks and/or anything else required related to kiln operations.
Maintain production paperwork and records daily.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, conducting department inspections as assigned.