Heavy Equipment Operator

  • Weyerhaeuser
  • Cottageville, South Carolina
  • Full Time

Weyerhaeusers log yard facility in Cottageville, South Carolina is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a desire to work in an industrial setting. At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training and continued growth potential. This position will serve as a member of the flow-to-work log yard team, conducting various production and clean up tasks.

Why You Should Join Our Team\:

  • High Performing , Safety Driven Culture
  • Starting rate $21.63; top out $28.88
  • We offer opportunities to advance further, beyond the starting rate
  • 401K match + an additional contribution from the company
  • Full medical, dental and vision benefits

    Key Functions\:
  • Committed to working safely and adhering to log yard safety procedures
  • Perform miscellaneous clean-up and general housekeeping activities as required
  • Use pressure washer and other equipment to prepare logs for inspection and keep rolling stock clean
  • Safely and competently operate a pickup truck, golf cart, and compact agricultural tractor
  • Over time be trained in the safe and competent operation of the yard truck, front-end loader, and knuckle boom
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and complete preventive maintenance procedures
  • Collaborate with team members, as well as work independently
  • Contribute positively within a highly efficient and safe work team
  • Attach any required paperwork and/or painting to log loads
  • Maintain inventory of stock material
  • Adapt to job assignments changes and flow to work as needed
  • Perform overtime duties when needed to meet customer demands
  • Prioritize work schedule and work under pressure
  • Visually and physically check loads of logs for specification accuracy
  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Must personally complete the employment application

  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check

  • Able to perform labor-intensive work

  • Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment

  • Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery

  • Able to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, climb steps and ladders, work from height, and stand or walk for 23 hours at a time for 10 hours

  • Preferred\:

    • Experience operating a skid steer, water truck, ag equipment

    • Knowledge of raw materials/log yards

    • Basic computer skills a plus

    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. Were 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.

    Job ID: 488188295
    Originally Posted on: 8/5/2025

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