Log Yard Operator - 1st Shift

Job Description

Job Description

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 450+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the  1st Shift Log Yard Operator  role in our  Jamestown, CA   facility. 

Primary duties to include, but not limited to the following:

1. PRODUCTION

• Work closely with other shavers to keep production of wood shavings on track to meet shift goals
• Must keep shavers operational and at their best efficiency at all times – includes filling up the shaver boxes, monitoring equipment, and effectively moving logs around the log yard
• Cut logs to specifications and maintain an orderly yard for inventory counts
• Evaluate logs before unloading from freight shipments
• Monitor the quality of the shavings being produced. 
• Uphold and obey all warnings and safety precautions used in the plant
  
  

1. LOADER/KNUCKLE BOOM/HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

• Safely operate industrial equipment including: articulated wheel loader, knuckle boom, and skid steer
• Clean and maintain the machine with regular greasing and cleaning of all necessary systems
• Coordinate with truck drivers in the yard to maintain a path in and out of the plant, while keeping everyone safe and out of harm’s way
• Responsible for the movement of wood – logs throughout the log yard
• Must be able to safely operate around people and other machinery
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions

1. SAFETY

• Participates in monthly safety meetings. 
• Uses required personal protective equipment (PPE). 
• Participates in necessary training sessions and achieves satisfactory results on required tests. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License (Required)

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Physical capability to bend, squat, or stoop
• Previous mobile equipment, forklift, required

EXPERIENCE

Industrial Machine Operating: 1 Year (Preferred)

COMPENSATION

Starting: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

BENEFITS

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

• 8-hour shift
• Day Shift
• Overtime-eligible

LOCATION

• On-site, one location – Jamestown, CA

For consideration…

For consideration…

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment . We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). For more company information, please visit our web site   AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Ste. 500

Columbia, MD 21046

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Other Locations

Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Clarks, NE / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC