Logger

UFP Industries • Shipshewana, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Logger is responsible for safely handling logging equipment to harvest desired trees using a skidder, loader, PPE, chainsaw, and various small tools. This role works under immediate supervision and relies on specific direction and instructions.

Requirements

• Knowledge on chainsaw safety and maintenance
• Knowledge on proper cutting technique (open face boring)
• Knowledge on the 5 step tree falling plan
• Knowledge on operation of heavy equipment

Responsibilities

• Cut down, delimbs, and bucks (desired log lengths) trees with hand-held power chain saws
• Drag logs to the landing area using a skidder
• Separate logs by species and type of wood
• Drive skidder or loader to repair skid trails
• Grade logs according to characteristics such as knot size and straightness
• Inspect equipment for safety before using it and do necessary basic maintenance tasks
• Keep logging site free of trash (pop bottles, food containers, oil jugs etc.)
• Be definitive of property lines
• Daily checking of fluid levels in skidder
• Check Air Filter on skidder weekly
• Grease all fittings weekly
• Keep skidder free of debris
• Make sure all tops or brush is off crop fields
• Be aware of the guidelines set by the seller as to keep lanes open or not

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Disability coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Additional voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage

What This Job Offers

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