Loader Operator

Loader Operator

Position at Hood Lumber Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood and lumber manufacturing plants, and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations, located in fifteen states serving the northeast, southeast and southwest United States. We are seeking an exceptional person for a Loader Operator position at our sawmill located in Bogalusa, LA. You will be responsible for operating a front-end loader and other similar types of heavy equipment tasked with moving various materials.

Responsibilities:

• Commitment to working safely and following safety rules/procedures.
• Operate front-end loader safely to load chips, bark, shavings, and sawdust off the ground into residual trailers.
• Operate scales on the equipment to ensure proper weight distribution.
• Assist with housekeeping in various parts of the mill.
• Ability to cross train in different loader positions to unload log trucks, move logs around the log yard, load logs onto log decks, and other duties as assigned.
• Required to always keep operator's cab clean and wash equipment weekly.
• Perform basic pre-start safety checks, light preventative maintenance, lubrication, and potentially assist in repairs.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Experience operating front end loader or similar heavy equipment.
• Operate equipment safely and responsibly.
• Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand, eye, and foot coordination.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Perform tasks such as walking, climbing steps/ladders, or standing for extended periods.
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions, in and around loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.

Pay Range: $19.78/per hour Additional Information: Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment. Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S. An Equal Opportunity Employer