Heavy Equipment Operator - Safe Yard Logistics Pro

Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc.; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc. in Cortland, NY is seeking a full-time associate to operate a range of heavy equipment for material transport on company property.

You will position materials, maintain visibility, unload safely, perform preventive maintenance, and participate in team equipment upkeep. Responsibilities include daily inspections, adherence to safety and SWPPP plans, accurate log yard receipts, and cooperation with the Wood Procurement Manager to address quality challenges.

Qualifications

• Licenses: None
• On-the-job training available

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment used in transporting materials on company property.
• Positions material to be transported in a safe and secure fashion prior to transport.
• Maintains clear vision while transporting.
• Unloads slowly, controlling placement of materials.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Performs daily inspections for fluid leaks or issues.
• Participates in equipment maintenance as part of the team.
• Observes surroundings to prevent hazards to people or property.
• Secures machine before leaving the cab.
• Meets production pace to achieve goals.
• Accurately logs logs received into the GLC yard.
• Monitor log yard receipts for quality daily.
• Report quality challenges to Wood Procurement Manager.
• Track receipts into the log yard daily.
• Record number, grades, and species of logs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc. in Cortland, NY is seeking a full-time associate to operate a range of heavy equipment for material transport on company property.

You will position materials, maintain visibility, unload safely, perform preventive maintenance, and participate in team equipment upkeep. Responsibilities include daily inspections, adherence to safety and SWPPP plans, accurate log yard receipts, and cooperation with the Wood Procurement Manager to address quality challenges.