Vat Loader Operator (Heavy Equipment Operator)

Hunt Forest Products in Pollock, LA is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operators. This full-time position is just the start to a vast and long-term career in wood manufacturing. Hunt Forest Products offers many benefits and promotional opportunities. We seek those who demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, safety mindset, attention to detail, strong attendance and continued development of skill sets. This position is only for candidates with 2+ years of safe and accurate heavy equipment experience. Previous experience front-end loaders and skidders is preferred.

Interested candidates should upload an up-to-date resume that accurately demonstrates previous work history and valid skill sets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload wood blocks from saws, vats and lathe.
• Empty spinout deck, sorting blocks. Accurately loading good blocks to vats and bad blocks into chipper.
• Perform daily equipment checks and document. Clean equipment weekly.
• Emptying the core bins
• Maintaining vat heating at the direction of your supervisor.
• Servicing your machine at designated times as instructed by your supervisor.
• Keeping work area clean.
• Adhere to specified vat rotation.
• Assist others, including the deck person when deck clogged.
• Report any condition that may hinder the performance of equipment or personnel.
• Perform any additional duties required by supervisors.
• Interacts with others and performs work in a professional manner.
• Follow all company safety rules and PPE use.
• Follow all company rules and procedures regarding daily work activity.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum; higher education and/or certifications preferred.
• Must mechanically be inclined
• 2+ years of safe and accurate heavy equipment experience
• Previous experience with heavy equipment operation
• Ability to utilize equipment necessary for water analysis
• Utilize and monitor a tachometer
• Visually evaluate emissions.
• Must be willing to work in 12-hour shifts; rotating days/nights and weekends/holidays.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing and background check if given a conditional job offer.

Physical and Safety Requirements: (This is a safety sensitive position)

• Ability to work in an industrial environment that includes heat, cold, noise and strong smell of pine.
• Safely operate assigned equipment.
• Safely maneuver around moving machinery, uneven ground, steps, ladders and stairs.
• Ability to lift beyond 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Adherence to consistent hydration schedule.
• Ability to lift, push, pull and have exposure to various weights of veneer, plywood, landscape timbers, bark and sawdust.
• Ability to lift over shoulder/head height
• Ability to stoop, walk, stand, push, pull, bend, kneel, climb as to demonstrate a range of motion needed to complete assigned work during 12-hour shifts.
• Must be able to hear, read and see directions; instructions and/or signals.
• Clearly communicate safety issues and concerns as they appear.

EOE/M/F/V/D

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $21.95 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Sign-on bonus
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Employee Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Weekly pay
• Additional benefits

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)