Sawmill Log Yard Heavy Equipment Operator

Woodgrain; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Holidays

PTO accruals

Job summary

Woodgrain Millwork in Elkin, NC is seeking an experienced Log Yard Equipment Operator to load and unload log trucks, deck logs for the mill, and move wood chips and mulch as required. The role uses a wheel loader or knuckle boom to handle logs safely and efficiently.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be safety minded, and capable of physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds. Woodgrain offers comprehensive benefits and a stable, family‑owned environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Lock out/Tag out trained.
• Must be SAFETY minded while working in a production environment.
• Lifting and physical activity is required for this position, must be able to move boards and wood pieces.

Responsibilities

• Unload log trucks and lay out loads to be scaled.
• Keep logd in scaling area emptied.
• Stack logs in a organized and safe manner based upon species.
• Deck logs to feed the mill for production.
• Know the different types of log species.
• Load wood chips, saw dust, and mulch in trailers and trucks.
• Move bark from sawmill to bark pile to be ground into mulch.
• Maintain log yard conditions by scraping and leveling out ruts and remove debris.
• Complete daily equipment checks at start of shift.
• Keep equipment clean, greased, lubricated, and blow out air filters on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wheel loader operation

Knuckle boom operation

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Woodgrain Millwork in Elkin, NC is seeking an experienced Log Yard Equipment Operator to load and unload log trucks, deck logs for the mill, and move wood chips and mulch as required. The role uses a wheel loader or knuckle boom to handle logs safely and efficiently.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be safety minded, and capable of physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds. Woodgrain offers comprehensive benefits and a stable, family‑owned environment.