Log Crane Operator

Log Crane Operator

Position Summary: Feed mill with logs from wood yard as designated by a wood storage and use schedule. Unloads incoming log trucks into wood storage.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operates Portal Crane and other mobile equipment and performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Completes mobile equipment operator's report daily.
• Notifies Maintenance Department and/or shift supervisor of operating deficiencies noted during inspections and/or operations.
• Unloads log trucks and places into wood storage inventory as directed by scalers.
• Builds stacks that are uniform and neat.
• Keep stray logs picked up and clear of both sets of rails.
• Removes logs from wood storage and places on in feed decks.
• Assists in keeping logs straight on in feed decks.
• Maintains communication with wood scaler.
• Adheres to wood storage and wood rotation schedule.
• Ensures safety of log truck drivers by monitoring position of trucks and location and activities of truck drivers and providing verbal instructions as needed via radio.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Maintains operations by reading, interpreting, and applying complex written instructions in the form of Standard Operating procedures and other written instructions.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0 to 3 Years Manufacturing Experience.
• 0 to 3 Years crane operator experience preferred
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays per shift schedule

Physical Requirements:

• Performs general physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs, moving whole body and multilimbed coordination.
• Ability to climb stairs.

Huber Engineered Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, genetic information, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.