Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Weyerhaeuser's Sort Yard facility located in Olympia, Washington has an opening for a Heavy Equipment Operator. This position will serve as a member of the flow-to-work log yard team, operating various pieces of log handling equipment, participate in cleanup activities, and contribute to a safe and efficient working environment. This is a full-time, hourly day shift position. Hourly employees are represented by the IAM-AW Union. Benefits (in accordance with the Labor Agreement) include medical, dental, vision, 401k plans, vacation, and holidays. Rate of pay starts at $33.78 with the potential of reaching $36.09 per hour after proven competency in accordance with the labor agreement.

Key Functions:

• Committed to work safely and adhere to log yard safety procedures
• Safely and competently operate equipment associated with loading and unloading trucks
• Recognize log sorts and place them in the appropriate inventory storage
• Collaborate with team members, as well as work independently
• Contribute positively within a highly efficient and safe work team
• 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

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Experience working in a log yard and/or operating log handling equipment
• Knowledge of log sorts, putting logs in and out of storage decks, unloading and loading log trucks
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) as a condition of employment