Post Plant Operator - Entry-Level, Heavy Equipment

Madison Wood Preservers; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401-K with matching

Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Madison Wood Preservers, Inc. in Madison, VA, is seeking an Operator - Post Plant. This entry-level role supports producing Virginia Field Pine posts from full-length logs, with supervision in a fast-paced outdoor/industrial setting.

The position typically requires a 40-hour workweek and may include overtime to meet business needs. The operator will run stationary production machinery, sort and count posts, and may operate forklifts and other heavy equipment as trained.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to safely operate power tools, chainsaws, and heavy machinery.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to train and assist other employees.

Responsibilities

• Operate stationary production machinery.
• Maneuver, lift, and stack large wooden posts and lumber.
• Sort, count, and stage posts and lumber for production and orders.
• Strap and band posts or lumber units for safe handling and transport.
• Operate pneumatic and power tools.
• Operate forklifts and other heavy equipment as trained and assigned.
• Shovel and clean debris to maintain safe work areas.
• Inspect and grade lumber for quality and specifications.
• Apply end tags using pneumatic tools.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of production and work areas.
• Perform additional production‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail orientation

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Independent work

Training others

Tools

Forklifts

Chainsaws

Power tools

Job description

Madison Wood Preservers, Inc. in Madison, VA, is seeking an Operator - Post Plant. This entry-level role supports producing Virginia Field Pine posts from full-length logs, with supervision in a fast-paced outdoor/industrial setting.

The position typically requires a 40-hour workweek and may include overtime to meet business needs. The operator will run stationary production machinery, sort and count posts, and may operate forklifts and other heavy equipment as trained.