Log Handling Operator
Log Handling Operator
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Job Description
At Collins we are committed to building a better world. As a familyowned company founded in 1855 this begins with our commitment to land and resource stewardship on our 370 thousand acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest lands. With operations in California Oregon and Pennsylvania we manufacture softwood and hardwood lumber particleboard and hardboard siding.
Duties/Responsibilities*:
- Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
- Use acceptable handling practices to transport logs.
- Maintain the organization of log inventory by overseeing the sorting of logs by diameter length and species.
- Operate track shovel and wheeled loader to:
- feed the sawmill
- build and break down log decks
- unload log trucks
- organize logs
- move logs to and from the scaling area and
- perform other tasks as assigned.
- Operate heavy equipment such as a dozer grader excavator dump truck and water truck.
- Perform startup and shutdown equipment inspections.
- Perform additional duties as required by supervisor.
- Onsite attendance is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.
- If lead status is awarded the individual will act as a functional expert and serve as a point of contact in the area of responsibility; assist the supervisor with daily reports and crew member assignments; provide breaks; and provide training. Additionally based on the needs of the department/supervisor leads may be required to maintain inventory levels and coordinate work with vendors and contractors.
Position Requirements: Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.
- Must be eighteen 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to pass a species identification test preferred.
- Experience operating heavy equipment.
- Ability to communicate with management staff and customers.
- Ability to follow all company state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
- Ability to pass a preemployment criminal history check and a preemployment drug screening.
Environmental Conditions:
May be exposed to dust noise trip hazards and variable temperatures and weather conditions.
Required Personal Protective Equipment:
Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments hand protection eye protection hearing protection a hard hat foot protection and a face shield.
Employment Type
Full-Time
