Log Sales Equipment Operator

NWH • Jenks Township, PA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Hardwoods is the premier Hardwood Lumber producer in the industry, serving the furniture, cabinet, molding, and millwork segments worldwide. We are a growing company with manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. Our Marienville, PA facility has an opening for an experienced log Sale Equipment operator – log Yard Assistant. As part of the procurement team, the successful candidate will be responsible for supplying logs to our hardwood sawmill location and the on-site merchandising yard.

Requirements

• Proper use, care, and maintenance of Log Loader equipment
• Ability to operate a Log Loader equipment and climb in and out of the equipment for at least 8 hours daily
• Ability to occasionally lift and move 50 pounds or more
• Ability to competently and safely operate a Hyundai ML955, a Volvo L90, a John Deere 644 Loader, including a CAT 318 wheeled boom loader, various front-end wheeled loaders, and a Prentice knuckle boom loader
• 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 always wear personal protective equipment and follow established safety procedures
• Cognitive ability to interpret and follow established administrative procedures
• Must pass drug screen and background check prior to employment. We do not accept Medical Marijuana cards

Nice To Haves

• Experience in log scaling and grading preferred

Responsibilities

• This position will be responsible for operating various pieces of equipment in and around the log yard. The equipment includes a CAT 318 wheeled knuckle boom loader, various front end wheeled loaders, and a Prentice knuckle boom loader
• The primary purpose of this operator position is to facilitate the resale of multiple grades of logs at NWH
• The ideal Candidate would be able to identify common tree species in log form that are present in the region
• Additionally, the Candidate must be willing to learn NWH log scale parameters and grades
• The Candidate will need to be able to work with other log yard personnel to manage the flow of logs around the site
• Candidate will need to understand log inventories and assist in the management of log decks by completing monthly cycle inventories
• Safely and efficiently operate a rubber tired front-end loader with forks and log clamp
• Load and unload log trucks safely
• Sort logs on pad and understand decking system
• Properly handle, move, sort and store logs in inventory by species, must learn log species within two weeks
• Grease and clean loader weekly
• Able to load shipping containers when needed
• Other duties as required, will include some chainsaw operation and clean-up in the Mill

Benefits

• Northwest Hardwoods offers a highly competitive compensation program that includes a profit-sharing plan and a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, prescription and vision care coverage.
• Company paid life insurance, short term disability benefits, pre-tax Health Savings Account, 401(K) Retirement Plan with company match, paid vacation and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees