Heavy Equipment Operator – Log Yard

About the role

Great Lakes Veneer has an immediate job opening in our log yard for a skilled machine operator. This position will be part of our Night Shift (4 PM – 2 AM, Monday -Thursday) crew – training will be done on Day Shift.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of Liebherr and Timber Pro heavy equipment
• Checking-in loads
• Checking, balancing and loading vats
• Plating and waxing logs
• Feeding conveyor systems into the mill
• Other related duties and responsibilities

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience operating forestry, construction, and/or farm equipment and machinery
• Desire to work outside year-round with exposure to weather conditions
• Ability to identify logs based on species/size is a plus
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Equipment operation abilities
• Communication skills
• Attendance and safe work habits are essential

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, term life insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid holidays and vacation
• On-site wellness services

Pay

Negotiable and competitive starting wage determined based on experience, plus built-in overtime, premium pay on Sunday, and a $1.00/hour shift differential for working the night shift schedule.

Pre-placement drug screening is required.