Loader Operator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

Operates various pieces of heavy equipment at the Delmar, MD chipping facility that includes, but is not limited to:

Knuckle-boom loaders, Skid-steer, Front-end/Bucket loader, Yard trucks, Farm tractor, and Wood slasher. This

position will support the chipping operation via: unloading incoming roundwood, loading yard trucks for staging of

wood, feeding the jack-ladder, rotating/moving inventory, grounds-keeping, assigned maintenance duties, and

other responsibilities that are customary within a wood processing operation.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Unloading of incoming pulpwood and placing into inventory storage.

• Operation of tractor (commercial truck tractor) within yard setting for transporting wood.

• Backfilling of various other hourly jobs on the yard due to vacations and other time-off related situations.

• General cleanup of yard and equipment including operation of skid-steer and front-end loader.

• General maintenance to include oil changes, hydraulic hose replacement, and other routine duties;

• Embracement and adherence to Pixelle Safety trainings, policies, and awareness to include participation

in regular daily safety talks and weekly safety meetings.

• Proper and safe use of hand and power tools like shovels, rakes, chainsaws, and grinders;

• Notification to Supervision or Leadership of any safety, maintenance, or operational issues in a timely

manner with the appropriate amount of urgency.

• Treats co-workers, customers, Management, suppliers, contractors, and other stake-holders with

professionalism and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate verbally and written for documentation of maintenance and safety training;

• Reliability and punctuality a must;

• Ability to embrace and be receptive to change;

• Must be able to work in a fast paced team environment;

• Ability to lift 60 lbs at a variety of positions to waste level;

• Ability to work outside during all weather conditions;

• Ability to have depth perception and vision 180 degrees

• Ability to work from heights and climb vertical ladders of 20ft or more;

• See SG- 820 Equipment Operator –Essential Functions and Required Physical Demands for further detail.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment to include steel toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses,

safety vest, and dust masks.

• Recognition and acceptance that weather and business conditions play a critical role in scheduling and

production, and that Company assets will be operated accordingly.PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Heavy equipment operator experience.

• Associate/technical degree or other training, development, certification specific to equipment operation

or skilled labor.

• Wood processing, woodyard, timber harvesting, or forestry experience.

• Self-motivated. Productive and efficient on own accord and when working independently.

• Able to take ownership of performance under own initiative.

• Mechanical aptitude – ability to assist in Chip Mill maintenance and repairs.

• Welding, Cutting-torch, and other hot work experience