Knuckle Boom Operator (Columbia Chip)

Jones • Columbia, MS

16d

About The Position

WORK WHERE YOU COME FIRST. At Jones Lumber, you are not an employee. You are a vital part of our team who, for over 70 years, have kept safety and our core values at the center of everything we do. We invite you to see how your career can grow at a company that puts your happiness above all. Knuckle Boom Operator

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience operating a knuckle boom or similar heavy equipment
• Enthusiasm for being part of a team and working in a team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and willing to take initiative
• Ability to cross-train on different loading jobs
• Ability to make decisions quickly, utilizing hand-eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to sit for extended periods, climb up and down from cab heights, and work effectively in extreme outdoor climate(s) - cold, heat, rain, fog
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of hardwood species is preferred

Responsibilities

• Work safely - know, understand, and follow all safety rules
• Load and unload log trucks
• Stack logs in the wet yard
• Clean up equipment daily

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Match
• Employer Paid Group Life/AD&D
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Cancer Coverage
• Medical + Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Accident
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed