Log Yard Equipment Operator

Weyerhaeuser•Cottageville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser's log yard facility in Cottageville, South Carolina has an opening for an Equipment Operator. This position will serve as a member of the flow-to-work log yard team, operating various pieces of log handling equipment, participating in various log yard activities, and contributing to a safe and efficient working environment. This is a full-time hourly day shift position reporting to the Yard Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One to two years’ experience operating log handling equipment
Valid driver’s license
Demonstrated adherence to safety practices
Solid work history, including work in an industrial environment
Strong communication and listening skills
Successful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screen

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of log sorts, putting logs in and out of storage decks, unloading and loading log trucks, driving semi-trucks

Responsibilities

Safely and competently operate all the equipment associated with a log yard; knuckle boom, front end loader, yard truck, ag tractors, etc.
Perform basic equipment and facility maintenance
Recognize log sorts and place them in the appropriate inventory storage
Collaborate with team members, as well as work independently
Contribute positively within a highly efficient and safe work team
Adapt to job assignment changes and flow to work as needed
Perform overtime duties when needed to meet customer demands