Log Yard (Heavy Equipment) Operator- 1st Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc.; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

American Wood Fibers, Inc. is seeking a full-time Log Yard (Heavy Equipment) Operator for the 1st shift at its Jamestown, NY facility. The role involves operating industrial equipment, handling logs, and maintaining safety standards. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and experience with mobile equipment. Physical capabilities include lifting up to 50 lbs and working in various weather conditions. Join a dedicated team at a company with over 400 employees and significant annual sales revenue.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop.
• Previous mobile equipment, forklift experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with shavers to meet production goals.
• Safely operate and maintain heavy equipment.
• Monitor quality of wood shavings produced.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Log handling

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Articulated wheel loader

Knuckle boom

Skid steer

Job description

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Log Yard (Heavy Equipment) Operator- 1st Shift

Full Time Jamestown, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1360

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 400+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 1st Shift Log Yard (Heavy Equipment) Operator role in our Jamestown, CA facility.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• PRODUCTION
• Work closely with other shavers to keep production of wood shavings on track to meet shift goals
• Must keep shavers operational and at their best efficiency at all times – includes filling up the shaver boxes, monitoring equipment, and effectively moving logs around the log yard
• Cut logs to specifications and maintain an orderly yard for inventory counts
• Evaluate logs before unloading from freight shipments
• Monitor the quality of the shavings being produced.
• Uphold and obey all warnings and safety precautions used in the plant
  
• LOADER/KNUCKLE BOOM/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
• Safely operate industrial equipment including: articulated wheel loader, knuckle boom, and skid steer
• Clean and maintain the machine with regular greasing and cleaning of all necessary systems
• Coordinate with truck drivers in the yard to maintain a path in and out of the plant, while keeping everyone safe and out of harm’s way
• Responsible for the movement of wood – logs throughout the log yard
• Must be able to safely operate around people and other machinery
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• SAFETY
• Participates in monthly safety meetings.
• Uses required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participates in necessary training sessions and achieves satisfactory results on required tests.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop
• Previous mobile equipment, forklift, required