Logging Crane Operator

Hunt Forest Products; Florida; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Crane Operator, where your skills will be essential to the Sawmill team. This role involves safely unloading, stacking, and feeding logs into the mill, ensuring proper wood rotation, and performing preventative maintenance. You'll communicate effectively with team members and maintain a clean workspace. If you have a passion for the lumber industry and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Contribute to a vital process in a collaborative atmosphere that values safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of crane operation experience, preferably in log handling.
• Ability to accurately fill out inspection and tally sheets.

Responsibilities

• Safely unload and stack logs while ensuring proper wood rotation.
• Conduct daily inspections and communicate issues promptly.

Skills

Crane operation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

1 year of Crane operation experience

Experience in PM systems

Job description

Overview: The Crane Operator position is a vital part of the Sawmill team and process. The Crane operator interacts with the Scale house and Log truck drivers daily and is responsible for unloading, stacking, and feeding logs into the mill. Proper stacking and wood rotation are vital to the operation of the Mill. The ability to perform some preventive maintenance and inspections will be required.

Job Duties

• Communicate with the Scale house, Truck drivers, and other operators.
• Daily completion of Pre-use inspection sheets and Log Tally sheets.
• Safely unloading log trucks.
• Safely and properly stacking wood under the cranes to allow for proper wood rotation where the oldest wood can be used first.
• Safely and properly loading of the stem decks. Loading the stem low and close to the wall while following the proper wood rotation.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Keep your workspace clear and free from debris and trash.
• Clearly communicate all issues immediately so that they can be properly addressed. (maintenance and operational)
• Participate in housekeeping or operation of the Mill as needed.

Job Requirements

• The ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to work weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays if needed.
• Works and communicates well with others.
• The ability to accurately fill out inspection and tally sheets.
• Self-motivated and able to work by yourself.
• Able to work with and get along with several parts of the mill teams. (Procurement, Operations, and Maintenance)

Education and/or Experience

• 1 year or more of Crane operation experience. (log crane or equivalent)
• Experience working in PM systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships.
• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing processes and equipment.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Bienville Lumber Company L.L.C. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.