Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The purpose of the Mobile Equipment Operator at our Sidney, NE 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 product handling, and basic safe use of shop tools. The operator will also maintain communication with co-workers, troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, perform startup and shutdown procedures, and learn to perform scheduled maintenance. Compliance with OSHA safety rules and company safety standards is essential, as is identifying and reporting unsafe working conditions. The operator must be able to read and understand equipment procedures and maintenance manuals, and perform all work in compliance with company standards.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience 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 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 of 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
