Woodyard Operator I

About the role

In this role, you will be responsible for operation of a log crane, chipper/debarker and/or mobile equipment at a wood pellet manufacturing facility. It also requires maintenance of equipment and administrative functions to support the Wood Yard operations.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to operate & maintain equipment including log crane, wheel loaders, knuckleboom, skid steer and man lift.
• Cross train on all applicable heavy equipment operation, as needed
• Demonstrated ability to effectively anticipate and diagnose problems and perform routine or PM maintenance
• Perform routine administrative functions and utilize check lists to maintain routine inventory and production reports
• Performs housekeeping duties as requested, is responsible for keeping designated area clean and clear of safety hazards

Requirements

• Experience in wood/fiber procurement or forest industry
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years operating industrial equipment experience
• Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
• Computer literate, with the ability to perform simple tasks such as email, reviewing work documentation, etc.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate & maintain equipment including log crane, wheel loaders, knuckleboom, skid steer and man lift.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively anticipate and diagnose problems and perform routine or PM maintenance
• Perform routine administrative functions and utilize check lists to maintain routine inventory and production reports
• Performs housekeeping duties as requested, is responsible for keeping designated area clean and clear of safety hazards

Skills

• Operate & maintain equipment including log crane, wheel loaders, knuckleboom, skid steer and man lift
• Anticipate and diagnose problems and perform routine or PM maintenance
• Utilize check lists to maintain routine inventory and production reports
• Perform housekeeping duties as requested

Benefits

• A competitive hourly wage
• Great benefits starting day 1 and a 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals
• A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow
• A 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals (also starting from day one at Drax!)
• A company bonus plan which rewards overall Drax performance, safety, and scorecard achievement

Pay

Competitive hourly wage

Schedule

Full-time, permanent on-site location: Urania, LA