JOB DESCRIPTION: Equipment Operator
REPORTS TO: Yard Supervisor
JOBS SUPERVISED: None
JOB PURPOSE:
To operate and maintain terminal equipment in a safe and efficient manner while unloading/loading customer’s products into/out of rail car, or truck.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
The ability to operate mobile equipment such as Log Loaders and Front End Loaders.
Operate and maintain the following equipment:
- Track Loader
- Front end loader
- Skid steer
Ability to understand written documents for proper handling of the customers products.
Understand basic safe use of shop tools.
Having the ability to maintain communication with co-workers concerning their operational needs.
Achieve and maintain a basic understanding of how all the operating systems function/interact and independently perform effective trouble shooting during equipment malfunctions.
Startup and shutdown of equipment.
Learn to perform annual and other scheduled maintenance on equipment.
Understand OSHA safety rules and work in compliance with the safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Identify and report any and all unsafe working conditions.
Ability to read and understand equipment startup procedures, operation procedures, shutdown procedures, and maintenance manuals.
Perform all work in compliance with company standards and procedures.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience operations in log handling including long poles helpful.
- Experience operating mobile equipment including log loaders & frontend loaders.
- Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions; will be working outside.
- The ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to work as a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, follow work rules, and take on other duties as assigned.
- Have the willingness and ability to cross train into other areas, example: Operate a front end loader/track loader safely and efficiently (loading trucks and rail), operate a skid steer; learn other processes, such as, Peeler operation and other yard duties.
- Ability to take initiative and work with co-workers to accomplish defined goals in a fast paced environment.
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
- Positively interact with customers and respond to customer inquiries.
- Pursues training and development opportunities.
- Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
- Shares expertise with others.
- Comply with all Safety/Quality/Environment restrictions.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Experience as a Machine Operator.
- Knowledge of Production Procedures
- Ability to Read Schematics and Manuals.
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
- Physical Stamina and Strength
- Handle Heavy Equipment
- Work Independently.
- Multitask
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms and is required to walk, stand, hear, and to use hands. The employee may lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics are best defined as exposure to elements such as heat, cold, precipitation or toxic fumes. Employee will have steady exposure to noise as heard in a piece of mobile heavy equipment; at times noise levels will exceed safe working levels.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
