Peeler Operator

Principal Responsibilities

• Processes barkie poles through shaving machine, clean bark removal and smooth shaves poles
• Maintains shaver system equipment including daily service of parts, grease, inspect, and cleaning
• Changes and maintains cutter parts, properly sets and calibrates knives for optimum efficiency
• Secures operating systems by established start-up and shut-down procedures
• Documents and reports quality, mechanical and operations production to the supervisor
• Affords assistance in maintenance and repair of system equipment as required
• Affords assistance in receipt of inbound materials, tally and marks loads, and records information
• Affords assistance in inspection and reclassification of round stock as required
• Affords assistance in loading and unloading of products, sets dunnage, loads trucks, rail cars and bands loads
• Affords assistance in cutting, loading and shipment of salvage logs and firewood
• Communicates production quality concerns with appropriate individuals
• Participates and contributes to company safety program

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred
• Experience: Scaling experience and peeler experience is helpful; experience with minor mechanical repairs, hydraulics, and electrical preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Mobile Equipment certification preferred
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Good eye/hand coordination, Good paperwork skills, Keeps an organized work area, Able to diagnose and trouble shoot potential issues, Knowledge of ANSI standards preferred, Knowledge of grading, defect, species

Employee Benefits

• The security of working for a company designated as an essential workplace
• Comprehensive total benefits package with 3 medical plans to choose from
• Several company-paid benefits including:
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Access to a robust employee assistance program
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus program opportunity
• 401(k) savings plan with generous Company match (150% on the first 4% deferred)
• 2 weeks paid vacation and 9 holidays
• Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.