Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

Bell Lumber & Pole Company • De Queen, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Mobile Equipment Operator at our De Queen yard 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, and maintaining equipment like Log Loaders, Front-End Loaders, and Forklifts. Operators must be able to understand written documents for proper product handling, have a basic understanding of shop tool usage, and maintain communication with co-workers regarding operational needs. A key aspect of the role is to achieve and maintain a basic understanding of how all operating systems function and interact, and to independently perform troubleshooting during equipment malfunctions. Responsibilities also include startup and shutdown of equipment, learning to perform scheduled maintenance, understanding OSHA safety rules, and working in compliance with Bell Timber safety standards, policies, and procedures. Identifying and reporting unsafe working conditions is crucial, as is the ability to read and understand equipment procedures and maintenance manuals, and performing all work in compliance with company standards.

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 customer 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 operating systems function/interact and independently perform effective trouble shooting during equipment malfunctions.
• Startup and shutdown of equipment.
• Learn to perform annual and other scheduled maintenance on equipment.
• Understand OSHA safety rules and work in compliance with 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED