Log Yard Operator - 3rd Shift

American Wood Fibers, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

American Wood Fibers, Inc. is hiring for a 3rd Shift Log Yard Operator at our Jamestown, CA facility. The role involves production duties, operating heavy equipment, yard organization, and safety compliance in a manual labor environment.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and a Valid Driver’s License, with competitive hourly compensation and benefits. Jamestown site operates full-time shifts with on-site work and full safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License (Required).

Responsibilities

• Work in production to keep wood shavings on track and meet shift goals.
• Operate and maintain shavers and yard equipment to support yard activity.
• Move logs and coordinate with truck drivers to maintain safe yard operations.
• Monitor log and wood shavings quality and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Operate loader, knuckle boom, and skid steer in yard and along access routes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Log yard handling

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Raw Material Handling Jamestown Full Time Jamestown, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1513

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 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 3rdShift Log Yard Operator role in our Jamestown, CA facility.

Primary duties to include, but not limited to the following:

• 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
• Valid Driver’s License (Required)

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE

COMPENSATION

Starting: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

• 8-hour shift
• Day Shift
• Overtime-eligible

LOCATION

• On-site, one location – Jamestown, CA

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com. AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

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Other Locations

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