Log Yard Technician

Baillie Lumber Co.; Donalds, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

Clendenin Lumber Co. in Donalds, SC is seeking a Log Yard Technician to load and unload trucks using a front-end loader and knuckle boom, and to grade and scale logs per company guidelines.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable performance in a hot and noisy industrial setting. First shift, with a full benefits plan and compensation dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience operating equipment in a log yard or logging operation preferred.
• Must adhere to plant safety and environmental guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader and knuckle boom to unload and load trucks.
• Grade, scale, and prepare logs per company guidelines.
• Work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment; follow safety policies.

Skills

Chainsaw operation

Team-based environment

Self-motivated and organized

Tools

Front-end loader

Knuckle boom

Job description

The Baillie Group is a cohesive, unified group of hardwood producers working cooperatively together with each retaining their distinctive and valued cultural identities.

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.
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with working in a team-based environment.
• 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
• Pay is Dependent on Experience
• Full Plan of Benefits
• First Shift