Loader Operator

Pixelle Specialty Solutions • Delmar, MD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates various pieces of heavy equipment at the Delmar, MD chipping facility that includes, but is not limited to: Knuckle-boom loaders, Skid-steer, Front-end/Bucket loader, Yard trucks, Farm tractor, and Wood slasher. This position will support the chipping operation via: unloading incoming roundwood, loading yard trucks for staging of wood, feeding the jack-ladder, rotating/moving inventory, grounds-keeping, assigned maintenance duties, and other responsibilities that are customary within a wood processing operation.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate verbally and written for documentation of maintenance and safety training.
• Reliability and punctuality a must.
• Ability to embrace and be receptive to change.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced team environment.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs at a variety of positions to waste level.
• Ability to work outside during all weather conditions.
• Ability to have depth perception and vision 180 degrees.
• Ability to work from heights and climb vertical ladders of 20ft or more.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment to include steel toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, and dust masks.
• Recognition and acceptance that weather and business conditions play a critical role in scheduling and production, and that Company assets will be operated accordingly.

Nice To Haves

• Heavy equipment operator experience.
• Associate/technical degree or other training, development, certification specific to equipment operation or skilled labor.
• Wood processing, woodyard, timber harvesting, or forestry experience.
• Self-motivated. Productive and efficient on own accord and when working independently.
• Able to take ownership of performance under own initiative.
• Mechanical aptitude – ability to assist in Chip Mill maintenance and repairs.
• Welding, Cutting-torch, and other hot work experience.

Responsibilities

• Unloading of incoming pulpwood and placing into inventory storage.
• Operation of tractor (commercial truck tractor) within yard setting for transporting wood.
• Backfilling of various other hourly jobs on the yard due to vacations and other time-off related situations.
• General cleanup of yard and equipment including operation of skid-steer and front-end loader.
• General maintenance to include oil changes, hydraulic hose replacement, and other routine duties.
• Embracement and adherence to Pixelle Safety trainings, policies, and awareness to include participation in regular daily safety talks and weekly safety meetings.
• Proper and safe use of hand and power tools like shovels, rakes, chainsaws, and grinders.
• Notification to Supervision or Leadership of any safety, maintenance, or operational issues in a timely manner with the appropriate amount of urgency.
• Treats co-workers, customers, Management, suppliers, contractors, and other stake-holders with professionalism and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees