Chip Dozer Operator

What You Will Do

• Operate and service the CAT and Wagner Dozers for approximately 3-9 hours per shift to safely manage chip, sawdust, and hog fuel piles, maintain stockpile organization, and support continuous mill operations.
• Work at the Chip Dock for approximately 3-9 hours per shift to receive, inspect, and process incoming chip, sawdust, and hog fuel truck deliveries.
• Communicate with truck drivers and coordinate unloading activities in accordance with site procedures and safety requirements.
• Verify delivery information, inspect loads for quality concerns, and document receiving activities as required.
• Monitor wood handling systems and equipment to ensure efficient material flow to production processes, communicating with downstream customers.
• Conduct routine housekeeping and cleanup activities throughout the wood handling area, including all wood fiber piles, conveyors, roadways, and work areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance tours and equipment inspections using established routes, checklists, and schedules.
• Identify and report equipment deficiencies, safety concerns, and maintenance needs.
• Assist maintenance personnel with minor maintenance tasks when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, equipment conditions, and operational activities.
• Follow all safety policies, environmental regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.
• Participate in safety meetings, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support other wood handling operations and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Work closely in a team setting and help others where needed.

What You Will Need

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• 2+ years of continuous work experience in a manufacturing or production-type environment (required).
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment, industrial machinery, or mobile equipment (preferred).
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
• The ability to safely operate heavy equipment in an industrial environment.
• An excellent attention to detail when receiving and documenting incoming loads.
• The ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated reliability, flexibility, and accountability.
• The ability to identify and address housekeeping and equipment issues proactively.
• The physical capability to perform manual labor that includes bending, walking, sitting, and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for the entire 12-hour shift.
• The ability to lift up to 40 lbs frequently, between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally.
• The ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.