Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

Bell Lumber & Pole Company; Gibsland (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (HRA/FS

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Bell Lumber & Pole Company is seeking a Mobile Equipment Operator for the 2nd shift in Gibsland, LA. You will safely handle raw materials and finished products in an outdoor yard environment, operating log loaders, front-end loaders, and forklifts.

We require a high school diploma or equivalent and experience with heavy equipment. You will read manuals, follow safety procedures, perform routine maintenance, and communicate effectively with teammates to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment, including log loaders and front-end loaders.
• Ability to read schematics and manuals.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to withstand physical demands of heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment such as Log Loaders and Front-End Loaders.
• Operate and maintain Log Loaders, Front end loaders, and Forklifts.
• Understand written documents for handling customers' products.
• Understand basic safe use of shop tools.
• Maintain communication with co-workers concerning operational needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform startup/shutdown.
• Perform annual and other scheduled maintenance on equipment.
• Follow OSHA safety rules and Bell Timber safety standards.
• Identify unsafe conditions and report them.
• Read and understand startup, operation and maintenance procedures.
• Work in accordance with company standards.

Skills

Machine Operator

Production Procedures

Read Schematics

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Physical Stamina

Work Independently

Multitask

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Log Loaders

Front-End Loaders

Forklifts

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Heavy Equipment Operator - 2nd Shift

Full-time Regular Gibsland LA - Yard, Gibsland, LA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1306

Salary Range: $22.50 To $26.00 Hourly

Mobile Equipment Operator – 2nd Shift

Are you interested in contributing to a company whose mission is toradically love and influence lives? As aMobile Equipment Operator for Bell Lumber and Pole, you will play a pivotal role in our Gibsland yard by safely handling raw materials and finished products in a dynamic outdoor environment. If you are skilled at operating heavy machinery and are a team player, this role is for you!

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Have the ability to operate mobile equipment such as Log Loaders and Front-End Loaders.
• Operate and maintain the following equipment:
  • Log Loaders
  • Front end loaders
  • Forklifts
• Ability to understand written documents for proper handling of the customers products.
• Understand basic safe use of shop tools.
• Having the ability to maintain communication with co-workers concerning their operational needs.
• Achieve and maintain a basic understanding of how all the operating systems function/interact and independently perform effective trouble shooting during equipment malfunctions.
• Startup and shutdown of equipment.
• Learn to perform annual and other scheduled maintenance on equipment.
• Understand OSHA safety rules and work in compliance with the Bell Timber safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and report any and all unsafe working conditions.
• Ability to read and understand equipment startup procedures, operation procedures, shutdown procedures, and maintenance manuals.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards and procedures.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Experience operations in log handling including long poles helpful.
• Experience operating mobile equipment including log loaders &frontend loaders.
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions; majority of the time will be working outside.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Experience as a Machine Operator
• Knowledge of Production Procedures
• Ability to Read Schematics and Manuals
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Physical Stamina and Strength
• Work Independently
• Multitask

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms and is occasionally required to walk, stand, hear, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics are best defined as exposure to elements such as heat, cold, precipitation or toxic fumes. Employee will have steady exposure to noise as heard in a piece of mobile heavy equipment; at times noise levels will exceed safe working levels. Employee will have light exposure to the chemicals used in cleaning the plant. The job requires overtime.

Bell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer.

Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

• In addition to competitive pay, we offer acomprehensive benefits packageincluding:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs

Bell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer.

Bell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 651-203-2719 or send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

For additional details, you can read our EEO Policy .