Chipper Equipment Operator - Forestry

Metzler Forest Products, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Metzler Forest Products, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate and maintain logging equipment at the WV jobsite. The role requires daily oversight of chipper performance, feedstock quality, and crew coordination to keep wood supply flowing smoothly.

You will inspect critical components, monitor safety standards, and communicate with supervision about equipment issues and chip availability to optimize production.

Qualifications

• Understanding of logging practices and procedures.
• Experience operating logging equipment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and forestry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment at the jobsite per company standards.
• Maintains equipment daily and inspects key components.
• Monitors chip quality and adjusts chipper settings as needed.
• Directs crew to ensure wood supply for chipping.
• Communicates equipment and chip availability to Supervisor.

Skills

Logging equipment

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Tools

Forestry equipment knowledge

Chipper operation

Job description

Metzler Forest Products, LLC is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate and maintain logging equipment at the WV jobsite. The role requires daily oversight of chipper performance, feedstock quality, and crew coordination to keep wood supply flowing smoothly.

You will inspect critical components, monitor safety standards, and communicate with supervision about equipment issues and chip availability to optimize production.