Loader Operator

Job TitleGeneral Equipment OperatorGENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION Operates various pieces of heavy equipment at the Delmar, MD chipping facility that includes, but is not limited to: Knuckle-boom loaders, Skid-steer, Front-end/Bucket loader, Yard trucks, Farm tractor, and Wood slasher. This position will support the chipping operation via: unloading incoming roundwood, loading yard trucks for staging of wood, feeding the jack-ladder, rotating/moving inventory, grounds-keeping, assigned maintenance duties, and other responsibilities that are customary within a wood processing operation.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnloading of incoming pulpwood and placing into inventory storage.Operation of tractor (commercial truck tractor) within yard setting for transporting wood.Backfilling of various other hourly jobs on the yard due to vacations and other time-off related situations.General cleanup of yard and equipment including operation of skid-steer and front-end loader.General maintenance to include oil changes, hydraulic hose replacement, and other routine duties;Embracement and adherence to Pixelle Safety trainings, policies, and awareness to include participation in regular daily safety talks and weekly safety meetings.Proper and safe use of hand and power tools like shovels, rakes, chainsaws, and grinders;Notification to Supervision or Leadership of any safety, maintenance, or operational issues in a timely manner with the appropriate amount of urgency.Treats co-workers, customers, Management, suppliers, contractors, and other stake-holders with professionalism and respect.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSAbility to communicate verbally and written for documentation of maintenance and safety training;Reliability and punctuality a must;Ability to embrace and be receptive to change;Must be able to work in a fast paced team environment;Ability to lift 60 lbs at a variety of positions to waste level;Ability to work outside during all weather conditions;Ability to have depth perception and vision 180 degreesAbility to work from heights and climb vertical ladders of 20ft or more;See SG- 820 Equipment Operator –Essential Functions and Required Physical Demands for further detail.Ability to wear required personal protective equipment to include steel toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, safety vest, and dust masks.Recognition and acceptance that weather and business conditions play a critical role in scheduling and production, and that Company assets will be operated accordingly.PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:Heavy equipment operator experience.Associate/technical degree or other training, development, certification specific to equipment operation or skilled labor.Wood processing, woodyard, timber harvesting, or forestry experience.Self-motivated. Productive and efficient on own accord and when working independently.Able to take ownership of performance under own initiative.Mechanical aptitude – ability to assist in Chip Mill maintenance and repairs.Welding, Cutting-torch, and other hot work experienceEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.