Log Loader Operator

Northwest Hardwoods•Hacker Valley, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Team That Keeps the World Moving! What if your work helped connect North American hardwood products with customers around the world?! Northwest Hardwoods is a leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber in North America and a fully integrated global supplier serving the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork industries. Our plant team brings together the sawmill operations, production, grading, kiln drying, surfacing, packaging, and quality control to transform hardwood logs into high-quality lumber products for customers around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible contribution to a global operation. At Northwest Hardwoods (NWH), you’ll play an important role in keeping our global supply chain moving. As a Log Loader Operator, you will work closely with the manufacturing team to keep lumber moving through the facility, ensure products are properly handled and organized, and help maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment. This position is all about safety and attention to detail. You’ll be responsible for safely and efficiently handling, moving, sorting, stacking, and preparing lumber throughout the production process. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will help ensure we continue to produce and deliver high-quality lumber to our customers around the world. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys staying physically active, and takes pride in getting the details right.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Available to work Monday – Friday with occasional weekends
Follow all safe driving rules and maintain awareness of ground conditions and surroundings.
Ability to operate heavy equipment for at least 8 hours daily

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in operating a knuckle boom loader
Ability to occasionally lift and move 50 pounds or more
Ability to competently and safely operate a chainsaw
Knowledge and experience in identifying and recognizing tree species of the Eastern US
Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
Ability and desire to wear personal protective equipment at all times and follow established safety procedures
Cognitive ability to interpret and follow establish administrative procedures
Experience in log scaling and grading preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the receipt, purchase, storage, transfer and sale of logs
Safely and efficiently operate a rubber tired front end loader with forks and log clamp and other designated materials
Properly handle, move, and store logs in inventory and in prepared loads
Follow established procedures to document and track the receipt, movement, and transfer of logs
Take part in the receiving, purchasing, storing, loading, and shipping processes
Perform pre-operational inspections and report equipment issues promptly
Other duties as required, will include some chainsaw operation and administrative duties
Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations