Log Yard Equipment Operator

Weyerhaeuser; Cottageville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser’s log yard facility in Cottageville, South Carolina is hiring an Equipment Operator. You will operate knuckle boom, front end loader, yard truck and other equipment, while maintaining a safe, efficient yard.

You will also perform basic maintenance, sort logs, and work with the team to meet customer demand. A valid license and safety-minded mindset are required, with OT possible on busy days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years’ experience operating log handling equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated adherence to safety practices.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate all log yard equipment (knuckle boom, front end loader, yard truck, etc.).
• Perform basic equipment and facility maintenance.
• Recognize log sorts and place them in the correct inventory storage.
• Collaborate with team members and work independently; overtime as needed.

Skills

Safety practices

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Knuckle boom

Front end loader

Yard truck

Agricultural tractors

Job description

Description:Weyerhaeuser’s log yard facility in Cottageville, South Carolina has an opening for an Equipment Operator. This position will serve as a member of the flow-to-work log yard team, operating various pieces of log handling equipment, participating in various log yard activities, and contributing to a safe and efficient working environment.This is a full-time hourly day shift position reporting to the Yard Supervisor. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k plans, vacation, and holidays.Key Functions:Safely and competently operate all the equipment associated with a log yard; knuckle boom, front end loader, yard truck, ag tractors, etc.Perform basic equipment and facility maintenanceRecognize log sorts and place them in the appropriate inventory storageCollaborate with team members, as well as work independentlyContribute positively within a highly efficient and safe work teamAdapt to job assignment changes and flow to work as neededPerform overtime duties when needed to meet customer demandsQualifications:High school diploma or equivalentOne to two years’ experience operating log handling equipmentValid driver’s licenseDemonstrated adherence to safety practicesSolid work history, including work in an industrial environmentStrong communication and listening skillsSuccessful completion of pre-employment background check and drug screenPreferred:Experience and knowledge of log sorts, putting logs in and out of storage decks, unloading and loading log trucks, driving semi-trucksAbout TimberlandsWe believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.About WeyerhaeuserWe sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.#hourly