Log Yard Equipment Operator

Rex Lumber, LLC. • Troy, AL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career. Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience. If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team! You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor.

Requirements

• Inspect equipment for safety prior to use and perform necessary basic maintenance tasks.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to operate a chainsaw competently and safely.
• 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.
• Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidate will have ability to operate a knuckleboom log loader.
• Experience in log scaling and grading very helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist in unloading log trucks.
• Loading log decks and upkeep of log yard.
• Safely and efficiently operate a front-end loader with forks and log clamp.
• Properly handle, move, and store logs in inventory and in prepared loads.

Benefits

• Company Paid Health Insurance
• Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vison Insurance
• Telemedicine Program through Teladoc
• Wellness Incentives
• Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long Term Disability, Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Strive Rewards Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety Incentives
• Uniform Rental
• Boot Loans

What This Job Offers

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