Equipment Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of experience operating heavy equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction setting.
• Must successfully complete written and field training on loaders, forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment as required.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Willingness to work extended hours, rotating shifts, and in outdoor environments.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding; work at heights over 80 feet; and operate within confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, shoveling, and raking to maintain a clean and safe work area.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including loaders, Sky Tracks, forklifts, skid steers, man lifts, and scissor lifts.
• Manage and groom reclaim piles, addressing any operational issues as needed.
• Monitor and maintain ash conveyors and oversee the proper disposal of hoppers throughout the facility.
• Inspect and maintain fireboxes and extinguishers for assigned production lines.
• Serve as a backup loader operator during production upsets, assisting with clearing lines and replenishing bins.
• Identify and resolve material flow issues, such as plugs in bark bins or fuel hoppers, while ensuring tail rolls remain clean for uninterrupted operations.
• Cross-train in load-out operations, control room functions, and pellet mill floor procedures to provide coverage and maintain workforce flexibility.