Equipment Operator/Mill Maintenance

What you will do:

• Follow direction of log yard lead and/or other supervisors to assure efficient flow of logs and other material to maximize production
• Communicate, via CB radio, with other staff and outside truck drivers to assure safe log yard traffic is maintained at all times
• Safely sort and deck delivered logs to designated area of yard and/or mill site
• Safely transfer logs from decks to designated areas for transport by front-end loaders
• Safely load logs on to log trucks and/or mill Follow standard work procedures
• Work with the mechanic and/or maintenance personnel to assure proper servicing of assigned machine is performed as scheduled
• Become proficient in the operation your assigned machine and at least one other piece of rolling stock and/or equipment center on site
• Participate (and assist as needed) in the training process with other staff members to assure each piece of rolling stock and equipment center has multiple skilled operators cross-trained
• Able to inspect, clean, grease and maintain Mill Equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Related Experience:

• Minimum 3 years operating heavy equipment, preferably a grapple shovel
• Have a minimum of 5 years industrial experience, preferably in a chip mill, lumber mill, or similar industrial environment
• Basic mechanical skills and ability to do routine maintenance work on equipment
• Experience as a team or crew lead in a production or maintenance setting, preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in operating front-end loader, grapple loader, mill equipment and hand tools
• Proficient in CAT controls
• Understanding of the operation and maintenance functions of machinery
• Ability to do routine maintenance on equipment
• Able to function in a work environment with long hours, and possess an excellent work ethic
• Good interpersonal skills and problem solving skills
• Be a reliable and productive team player
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Able to learn and fully embrace the principles of Lean Manufacturing and the principles of 6S

Physical Demands:
This position requires work outdoors in inclement weather. Temperatures will exceed 100 degrees. The environment is hot, dusty, and noisy. Candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis an up to 100 lbs. occasionally. This position may require climbing, crawling, and work at heights.