Log Yard Operator (Moyie Springs)

From $28.93 per hour, DOE.

About the role

Operate heavy equipment to sort logs by size and species, unload logs from trucks, deliver logs from the log yard to the mill, and spread loads as needed. This is a full-time position on swing shift.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules, regulations, and JSAs
• Sort logs, load, and move logs
• Recognize species to store properly
• Operate 988 and other rolling stock in the log yard
• Consistently keep a production-level work pace
• Other duties as needed

Specific job duties and shifts may vary per mill and based on machinery.

Requirements

• Knowledge of species and log form desirable
• Ability to work various shifts, days, and overtime as needed
• High School Diploma or GED (or willingness to quickly obtain one as a condition of employment)
• Valid Driver’s License

As a condition of employment, candidates must complete pre-employment screening processes, which may include criminal background check, drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, driving history (MVR), education verification, aptitude/skills testing, and credit checks.

Physical Requirements

• Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement
• Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs
• Tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations, and airborne particles (sawdust)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance after 30 days
• 401K with 5% company match
• 8 paid holidays