Heavy Equipment Operator - 1st Shift & E/O Weekend
About The Position
The purpose of the Mobile Equipment Operator at our New Brighton, MN plant is to operate and maintain terminal equipment in a safe and efficient manner while unloading/loading customer’s products into/out of rail car, or truck. The role involves operating mobile equipment such as Log Loaders and Front-End Loaders, understanding written documents for proper handling of customer products, and basic safe use of shop tools. The operator will maintain communication with co-workers regarding operational needs, achieve a basic understanding of operating systems and perform troubleshooting, and learn to perform scheduled maintenance on equipment. Compliance with OSHA safety rules and company standards is essential.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Operating mobile equipment including Log Loaders and Front-End Loaders.
- Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions; majority of the time will be working outside.
Nice To Haves
- Operations in log handling including long poles helpful.
Responsibilities
- Operate mobile equipment such as Log Loaders and Front-End Loaders.
- Operate and maintain Log Loaders, Front-End Loaders, and Forklifts.
- Understand written documents for proper handling of the customers products.
- Understand basic safe use of shop tools.
- Maintain communication with co-workers concerning their operational needs.
- Achieve and maintain a basic understanding of how all the operating systems function/interact and independently perform effective trouble shooting during equipment malfunctions.
- Startup and shutdown equipment.
- Learn to perform annual and other scheduled maintenance on equipment.
- Understand OSHA safety rules and work in compliance with the Bell Timber safety standards, policies, and procedures.
- Identify and report any and all unsafe working conditions.
- Read and understand equipment startup procedures, operation procedures, shutdown procedures, and maintenance manuals.
- Perform all work in compliance with company standards and procedures.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
