Description
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:
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Committed to work safely and adhere to log yard safety procedures
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Safely and competently operate equipment associated with loading and unloading trucks
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Recognize log sorts and place them in the appropriate inventory storage
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Collaborate with team members, as well as work independently
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Contribute positively within a highly efficient and safe work team
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Adapt to job assignments changes and flow to work as needed
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Perform overtime duties when needed to meet customer demands
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Prioritize work schedule and work under pressure
Qualifications-
High school diploma or equivalent
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Valid driver’s license
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Experience working in a log yard and/or operating log handling equipment
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Knowledge of log sorts, putting logs in and out of storage decks, unloading and loading log trucks
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Successful completion of pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screen
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Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) as a condition of employment
This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.
What We Offer
Compensation: Your wages and benefits are set by the labor agreement between Weyerhaeuser and the union representing employees at this work site. We are targeting a pay rate of $33.78 with the potential of reaching $36.09 per hour after proven competency in accordance with the labor agreement.
Benefits: When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
Paid Time Off or Vacation: This position receives paid vacation eligibility in accordance with our union collective bargaining agreement. We offer paid vacation and holidays, more information can be provided upon request.
About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.
About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.
