Experienced Log Yard Operator

Thompson River Lumber Co of MT, Inc.; Thompson Falls (MT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal days

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k profit sharing

Job summary

Thompson River Lumber is seeking a heavy machinery operator to join the log yard team. The role requires operating a Wagner loader to unload log trucks safely and efficiently, with occasional duties feeding the mill and basic equipment maintenance.

You must be able to identify tree species by bark and work long hours in a physically demanding environment. Applicants should have a valid driver’s license and be committed to working safely with appropriate PPE.

Qualifications

• Experience operating large heavy equipment in a lumber/log yard.
• Ability to identify tree species by bark on logs.
• Must be able to work long hours seated and perform some light maintenance on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Unload log trucks using the Wagner loader safely.
• May be asked to feed the mill logs and perform other duties as assigned.
• Monitor equipment condition and use PPE at all times.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs is required.

Skills

Loader operation

Heavy equipment safety

Log yard handling

Job description

Thompson River Lumber is looking for a team member to be a heavy machinery operator to work in the log yard at our mill. Applicants must be able to operate large heavy equipment such as a Wagner loader.

Primary job will be safely unloading log trucks with the Wagner; but may also be asked to feed the mill logs and other duties as might be assigned. Operator must be able to identify tree species by the bark on the logs.

Operator must be able work long hours sitting in one position and must be able to operate equipment efficiently and safely; and have the ability to perform some light maintenance on equipment that they operate.

Applicants must always have the ability and experience to work in safe and prudent manner using the appropriate PPE; and be capable of monitoring the condition of the equipment always. Occasional lifting up to 40lbs is required in this position.

40+ hours per week. Wage DOE

• Personal days, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending plan, 401k profit sharing.

Applicants must have a valid driver license.