Log Yard Relief Operator

West Fraser•Russellville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Safety Sensitive Position under Arkansas law. Impairment from drugs, alcohol, or cannabis may endanger health or safety, especially when operating or maintaining vehicles, machinery, or equipment. The Log Yard Relief Operator will inspect incoming log shipments for quality and compliance, conduct daily equipment inspections, and operate heavy equipment. This role involves unloading trucks, maintaining log decks and scale yards, and ensuring log ponds are properly filled. The operator will maintain regular contact with strand prep, keep the work environment clean and organized, and remain attentive with good hand-eye coordination and multitasking skills. Effective communication with team members, truck drivers, and mill personnel is crucial for coordinating operations. The role also includes maintaining accurate records, assisting the scale house and sawmill as needed, and reporting any issues promptly. Variable tasks will be assigned based on mill operations.

Requirements

Experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator
Hand-eye coordination
Communication – verbal and written
Ability to analyze a situation, evaluate options, and make a calculated decision in a timely manner
Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
Personal Commitment to Safety

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma
Experience in the forestry or manufacturing industry

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming log shipments for quality and compliance with company specifications
Conduct daily inspections of equipment, and complete pre-start checklists
Operate heavy equipment such as log loader, knuckle boom, log truck to transport logs within the yard
Run pre-checks on equipment before operations start, to ensure proper functioning and report any maintenance needs
Practice minor adjustments or repairs to equipment that’s being operated, and assist Millwrights and Mechanics with repairs when requested
Unload trucks as requires, ensure all logs are received, sorted and processed in an efficient manner
Unload logs into log decks, or the scale yard
Maintain regular contact with strand prep, especially if there’s an issue that impacts the logs in the magazines
Maintain a clean and organized work environment, by ensuring the log yard is safe and in compliance with all safety regulations and standards
Ensure that the log ponds are properly filled with logs
Remain attentive, practice hand-eye coordination and multitasking skills such as operating equipment while observing signals from a colleague over a two-way radio
Communicate with team members, truck drivers, and mill personnel to coordinate operations effectively
Maintain accurate records of incoming logs, log inventory, and movements
Work closely with scale house, filling in as requested/needed
Work closely with the Sawmill, filling in as requested/needed
Report any issues, delays or irregularities to the supervisor promptly
Perform variable tasks based on Mill operations