Log Yard Technician

The Budd Group; Donalds (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First shift

Full benefits package

Job summary

Clendenin Lumber Co. in Donalds, SC, is hiring a Log Yard Technician to operate heavy equipment, unload and load trucks, and grade logs to company standards. You will work in a team, follow safety rules, and maintain records with a handheld device.

Ideal candidates may have prior log yard or logging operation experience, be self-motivated, and hold a valid SC driver's license. The role offers first shift hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in log yards or lumber operations is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and organized.
• Willingness to work in hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environments.
• Must maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader and knuckle boom to unload and load trucks.
• Grade, trim, and prepare logs per company guidelines.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental policies.
• Record data with handheld device and communicate effectively with team.

Skills

Front-end loader operation

Knuckle boom operation

Chainsaw operation

Team collaboration

Tools

Handheld data recorder

Job description

Log Yard Technician

Clendenin Lumber Co., located in Donalds SC is a leading manufacturer of hardwood lumber. This is a great opportunity for an individual to join our growing team as a Log Yard Technician. The position's primary responsibilities include operating a front-end loader and knuckle boom to unload and load trucks as well as grading/scaling logs per company guidelines.

Log Yard Technician Requirements (including but not limited to):

• Adherence to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Chainsaw operation.
• Scaling, trimming and preparing logs.
• Operating handheld data recording device.
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with working in a team-based environment.

Log Yard Technician Experience:

• Prefer a candidate with previous experience as an equipment operator either in a log yard environment or at a logging operation
• Must be self motivated and organized
• Willingness to work in hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Must maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license

Log Yard Technician Pay & Benefits:

• Pay is Dependent on Experience
• Full Plan of Benefits
• First Shift