Loader Operator

Canfor; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Loader Operator in a cutting-edge sawmill where your hard work is recognized and rewarded. This permanent, full-time position offers a pathway for career advancement in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for loading and unloading logs, ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced production setting. If you're motivated, possess strong problem-solving skills, and thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you. Experience the warmth of the Graham community while contributing to an innovative company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing and operating heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of wood manufacturing industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload logs, ensuring production expectations are met.
• Perform daily cleanup duties and assist with machinery maintenance.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Heavy-Duty Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Loader Operator

Posting ID: 28072

Position Type: Regular

City: Graham,NC, United States

Location: Graham Plant

The Opportunity:

Step into the role of a Loader Operator and let your motivation, problem-solving skills, and teamwork abilities shine. At our cutting-edge mills, you won’t just be working in a safe and efficient manner; you’ll be working hands-on with a dynamic team, actively involved in the day-to-day success of our Graham, NC , sawmill. If this speaks to you, this opportunity at our sawmill might just be your calling! Join us and discover a pathway for career advancement where your hard work is not only recognized but rewarded.

This role is a permanent full-time position working Monday-Friday.

What you will do as a Loader Operator:

• Load and unload logs as directed, ensuring production expectations are met.
• Remove logs from the kick out bin daily with the knuckle-boom loader.
• Ensure painted and oversized logs are taken to the metal yard, while others are placed back on the log deck.
• Perform daily cleanup duties around the metal log field and kick out bin.
• Fill in at the Scalehouse as needed, handling various scale functions and log loading/unloading.
• Perform or assist with weekly preventative maintenance on machinery and complete daily check sheets.
• Adhere to all safety rules and procedures, using personal protective equipment (PPE) and promoting safe work practices.

Experience and skills that will help you stand out:

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in an industrial environment operating heavy-duty equipment.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Capable of sitting and/or standing for the entire shift (8-12 hours) and climbing in and out of machinery without assistance.
• Frequently able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in varying weather conditions, with exposure to dust, vibration, and high noise levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A high degree of urgency and attention to detail.
• Desire to learn, grow, and succeed.
• Knowledge of the wood manufacturing industry and machine operator/maintenance experience are considered an asset.

Don’t check off every single bullet point? Studies show that people are reluctant to apply for positions they aren’t 100% qualified for. At Canfor, our focus is finding the right fit for our organization, not a criteria checklist. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

At Canfor, diversity meansunderstanding, recognizing, and valuingthe differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. Therefore, we strive for afair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant's qualifications and experience.

Graham, North Carolina
Grahamis a warm and inviting community in North Carolina's heartland country. There’s plenty of affordable housing, schooling, events, and activities for all ages to enjoy in the area, including watching the races at the Speedway to cheering on hometown favorites in NCAA athletics. For more information, visit https://www.cityofgraham.com/

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