Log Lift Operator

Collins • Kane, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Log Lift Operator uses heavy equipment to safely load the log infeed deck and transport logs throughout the facility. Collins is a family-owned company founded in 1855, producing softwood and hardwood products. They are respected for their sustainable forest management practices across their FSC®-certified lands.

Requirements

• Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Transport logs with acceptable handling practices to ensure log quality, minimize volume loss, and increase efficiency.
• Operate log lift, track shovel, and wheeled loader to feed the sawmill, load bark trailers, build and break down log decks, load and unload log trucks, trailers, and containers, organize logs, and move logs to and from the scaling area.
• Sort logs by diameter, length, and species.
• Perform startup and shutdown equipment inspections.
• Perform weekly PM inspections.
• Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
• On-site attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

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