Heavy Equipment Operator
Weyerhaeuser
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $22/hr
About this role
Weyerhaeuser’s log yard facility in Cottageville, South Carolina is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a desire to work in an industrial setting. At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training and continued growth potential. This Equipment Operator position will serve as a member of the flow-to-work log yard team, conducting various production and clean up tasks. Why You Should Join Our Team: High Performing , Safety Driven Culture Starting rate $21.63; top out $28.88 We offer opportunities to advance further, beyond the starting rate 401K match + an additional contribution from the company Full medical, dental and vision benefits Key Functions: - Committed to working safely and adhering to log yard safety procedures - Perform miscellaneous clean-up and general housekeeping activities as required - Use pressure washer and other equipment to prepare logs for inspection and keep rolling stock clean - Safely and competently operate a pickup truck, golf cart, and compact agricultural tractor - Over time be trained in the safe and competent operation of the yard truck, front-end loader, and knuckle boom - Perform daily equipment inspections and complete preventive maintenance procedures - Collaborate with team members, as well as work independently - Contribute positively within a highly efficient and safe work team - Attach any required paperwork and/or painting to log loads - Maintain inventory of stock material - Adapt to job assignments changes and flow to work as needed - Perform overtime duties when needed to meet customer demands - Prioritize work schedule and work under pressure - Visually and physically check loads of logs for specification accuracy