Crane Operator – Wood Chip Mill with On-the-Job Training

Quercus Forest Products, LLC; Bennettsville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading forest products company is seeking a Crane Operator to efficiently unload and load wood at their location in Bennettsville, South Carolina. This role requires strong hand-eye coordination, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to discern wood species. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the crane, ensuring operational safety, and effectively communicating with the mill team. This position includes various benefits like health insurance and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Must complete approximately 10 days of on-the-job training.
• Ability to discern wood species and age visually.
• Mechanical and hydraulic system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Unload, store, recover, and load wood efficiently and safely.
• Perform housekeeping and preventive maintenance on the crane.
• Communicate effectively with mill operators.

Skills

Hand, eye, and foot coordination

Mechanical principles

Hydraulic systems

Visual discernment of wood species

Job description

A leading forest products company is seeking a Crane Operator to efficiently unload and load wood at their location in Bennettsville, South Carolina. This role requires strong hand-eye coordination, mechanical knowledge, and the ability to discern wood species. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the crane, ensuring operational safety, and effectively communicating with the mill team. This position includes various benefits like health insurance and a competitive salary.