Woodyard Operator I

Drax Group•Demopolis, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the operation of a log crane, chipper/debarker, and/or mobile equipment at a wood pellet manufacturing facility. It also requires maintenance of equipment and administrative functions to support the Wood Yard operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 years operating industrial equipment experience.
Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision.
Computer literate, with the ability to perform simple tasks such as email, reviewing work documentation, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience in wood/fiber procurement or forest industry.

Responsibilities

Operation of a log crane, chipper/debarker and/or mobile equipment.
Maintenance of equipment.
Administrative functions to support Wood Yard operations.
Operate & maintain equipment including log crane, wheel loaders, knuckleboom, skid steer and man lift.
Cross train on all applicable heavy equipment operation, as needed.
Anticipate and diagnose problems and perform routine or PM maintenance.
Perform routine administrative functions and utilize check lists to maintain routine inventory and production reports.
Perform housekeeping duties as requested, keeping designated area clean and clear of safety hazards.