Mobile Equipment Operator - $36.60/hour

LP Building Solutions; Town of Tomahawk (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Career mobility

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer opportunities

Profit sharing

Job summary

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to move or store wood stock prior to processing using heavy machinery. The role focuses on safe unloading, feeding logs into ponds, and keeping work areas clean and organized.

Responsibilities include maintenance of equipment, accurate recording in the EAM system, and adherence to safety/environmental policies. This is a full-time on-site position with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in equipment operation.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Responsibilities

• Unload log trucks safely and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a steady flow of wood into log ponds.
• Load bark into assigned trucks.
• Assist in log yard cleanup.
• Remove debris from log ponds and maintain a clean work environment.
• Repair and maintain machinery as needed.
• Record detailed maintenance work requests, safety work requests, and daily downtime in the EAM program.

Skills

Safety policies

Environmental policies

Time management

Communication

Operate general machines

Machine maintenance basics

EAM software usage

JHA/JSA knowledge

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

EAM software

Job description

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Job Purpose

Move or store wood stock prior to engineered wood product processing using heavy machinery.

In This Position You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Unload log truck in a safe and timely manner.
• Maintain a steady flow of wood into the log ponds.
• Load bark into assigned trucks.
• Assist in log yard clean up.
• Remove debris from log ponds and maintain a clean work environment.
• Repair and maintain machinery as needed.
• Record detailed maintenance work requests, safety work requests, and daily downtime in the EAM program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Understand and obey all safety policies, standards, and regulations at company, state, and federal levels
• Recognize and comply with all environmental policies and procedures including spill response, general waste, and wood waste procedures
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Ability to operate all general machines (log handle equipment, front end loader, grader, skid-steer, and dump truck)
• Advance knowledge of general machine maintenance
• Ability to utilize EAM software
• Moderate knowledge of JHA, JSA, Job Processes Maps, and Environmental Management System for this position

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

Experience

• 3 years’ experience in equipment operation.
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Work Environment

• Mill/equipment

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.