Knuckle Boom Operator (Columbia Chip)

Jones Lumber; Columbia (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Employer Match

Medical + Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental

Vision

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life/AD&D

Voluntary Accident

Voluntary Critical Illness

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Jones Lumber in Columbia Chip Mill is seeking a Knuckle Boom Operator to load and unload log trucks and to stack logs in the wet yard. You will also be responsible for daily equipment cleanup and strict adherence to safety rules in an outdoor industrial setting.

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of knuckle boom experience, be team-focused, and willing to cross-train on different loading tasks. This is an on-site role requiring physical work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of knuckle boom or heavy equipment experience.
• Ability to work in a team and in a fast-paced outdoor setting.
• Willing to cross-train on loading jobs.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload log trucks
• Stack logs in the wet yard
• Clean up equipment daily
• Follow safety rules

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Initiative

Decision making

Safety awareness

Ability to learn quickly

Adaptability

Tools

Knuckle boom operation

Job description

Knuckle Boom Operator

Columbia Chip Mill

General Responsibilities

• Work safely - know, understand, and follow all safety rules
• Load and unload log trucks
• Stack logs in the wet yard
• Clean up equipment daily

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience operating a knuckle boom or similar heavy equipment
• Knowledge of hardwood species is preferred
• Enthusiasm for being part of a team and working in a team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and willing to take initiative
• Ability to cross-train on different loading jobs
• Ability to make decisions quickly, utilizing hand-eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to sit for extended periods, climb up and down from cab heights, and work effectively in extreme outdoor climate(s) - cold, heat, rain, fog

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Match
• Employer Paid Group Life/AD&D
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Cancer Coverage
• Medical + Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Accident
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

*Pre-employment drug screen and background check required