Log Handling Operator

Log Handling Operator - Log Yard

Regular Full-Time
 Moundville, AL

Introduction

Westervelt Lumber manufactures high-quality wood products using sustainably sourced wood from our own land and other privately held land to ensure responsible resource management. With more than 50 years of lumber manufacturing experience, Westervelt Lumber produces a wide variety of high-performance products for customers in both domestic and international markets. Providing high-quality Southern yellow pine lumber is what we do best.

When you join our team, you join a company that cares about its employees. We offer excellent wages and an exceptional benefits package including: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance, Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Paid Vacation, and a Flexible Spending Account.

If you are an experienced Grounds Log Handling Operator, we would love to talk to you about joining our Moundville, AL team.

What You'll Do

As a Grounds Log Handling Operator, you will safely and productively operate mobile equipment while supporting log yard operations, grounds upkeep, equipment care, and production needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safely and productively operate mobile equipment, including hydraulic knuckle boom loaders, Bobcats, and lift trucks

• Learn and complete all required pre-startup and operational equipment checks

• Provide backup support to the crane operator as needed

• Recognize equipment or operational problems and clearly describe them so they can be corrected

• Understand log classes and length combinations to properly separate and store logs in the yard

• Retrieve logs for drying, store dried logs, and load shipments of green and dry logs

• Perform routine equipment maintenance, including lubrication

• Assist maintenance personnel with equipment repairs and maintenance as required

• Perform routine cleanup and groundskeeping in assigned areas

• Adhere to all safety and health rules, plant policies, and procedures

• Work collaboratively with other team members

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Willingness to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, or overtime

• Strong commitment to safety and reliable attendance

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to learn and adapt to change

• Ability to follow all safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment

• Ability to work in a noisy, industrial environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating hydraulic knuckle boom loaders, Bobcats, lift trucks, or similar mobile equipment

• Experience in lumber, wood products, log yard, or manufacturing environments

• Experience performing basic equipment inspections and routine maintenance

• Prior sawmill or log yard experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds

• Ability to work from elevated positions using required safety gear and procedures

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, push, pull, and lift for extended periods

• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions

• Good manual dexterity, depth perception, and peripheral vision to operate equipment safely and productively

Ready to Apply?

If you're safety-focused, reliable, and experienced with mobile equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.