Log Yard Operator

Columbia Forest Products; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in Klamath Falls, Oregon is seeking a Log Yard Operator. The role involves coordinating log transport and storage from the yard to the pond and mill, with independence and proactive planning.

You may operate various machinery, handle materials, perform cleanup, and follow written and verbal instructions in a dynamic manufacturing setting. Columbia is North America’s largest hardwood plywood and veneer producer.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Strong safety awareness and adherence to plant rules.
• Ability to operate basic equipment and handle materials as directed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transport and storage of logs from log yard to pond and mill.
• Operate or assist with machinery as needed and follow instructions.
• Plan ahead and work independently, with feedback and critical thinking encouraged.
• Maintain safety practices in a manufacturing environment with moving machinery and forklift traffic.

Skills

Read English

Follow detailed instructions

Safety awareness

Lifting up to 40 lbs

Policy compliance

Education

High School or better

Job description

Columbia Forest Products, Klamath Falls, Oregon is seeking a Log Yard Operator to join our team. By joining our team, you will have the ability to leverage your talents and add value to North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood, plywood and veneer. Columbia Forest Products offers great pay, benefits, employee ownership and a value driven culture.

Responsible for coordinating transport and storage of logs from log yard to pond to mill, requiring person to work independently and plan ahead. These job duties could include various machine operation, handling material, clean up, and other similar activities. This position requires you to follow written and verbal job instructions. Being able to provide feedback and apply critical thinking are other keys to this position. Employees must be able to use personal safety equipment while working in a manufacturing environment that includes moving machinery, fast paced fork lift traffic, machine noise, and a work environment that will vary depending on the time of the year.

Columbia Forest Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia’s decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures.

Columbia Forest Products is an employee owned company that has a wide array of benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance

Our company stands out because of our commitment to our employees. In fact, we have a CFP Foundation dedicated to helping our employees, employees families and the local community.

Our Core Values we take pride in: Customer Service Above all Else, We Are Family, Share the Success and Absolute Integrity.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

• Expert

Preferred

• Can rotate and cross train job duties Expert
• Ability to read English Expert
• Follows Detailed Instructions Expert
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs Expert
• Ability to follow rules and policies Expert
• Excellent Safety Performance Expert

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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