Log Yard Relief Operator
West Fraser · Russellville, Arkansas, US
This is a Safety Sensitive Position under Arkansas law. Impairment from drugs, alcohol, or cannabis may endanger health or safety, especially when operating...
Job description
This is a Safety Sensitive Position under Arkansas law. Impairment from drugs, alcohol, or cannabis may endanger health or safety, especially when operating or maintaining vehicles, machinery, or equipment. What You’ll Do: - Inspect incoming log shipments for quality and compliance with company specifications - Conduct daily inspections of equipment, and complete pre-start checklists - Operate heavy equipment such as log loader, knuckle boom, log truck to transport logs within the yard - Run pre-checks on equipment before operations start, to ensure proper functioning and report any maintenance needs - Practice minor adjustments or repairs to equipment that’s being operated, and assist Millwrights and Mechanics with repairs when requested - Unload trucks as requires, ensure all logs are received, sorted and processed in an efficient manner. - Unload logs into log decks, or the scale yard - Maintain regular contact with strand prep, especially if there’s an issue that impacts the logs in the magazines - Maintain a clean and organized work environment, by ensuring the log yard is safe and in compliance with all safety regulations and standards - Ensure that the log ponds are properly...