Heavy Equipment Operator – Log Yard Job at Great Lakes Veneer Inc in Spring Lake

Great Lakes Veneer has an immediate job opening in our log yard for a skilled machine operator. This position will be part of our Night Shift (4 PM – 2 AM, Monday -Thursday) crew – training will be done on Day Shift. Duties include: Safe operation of Liebherr and Timber Pro heavy equipment Checking-in loads Checking, balancing and loading vats Plating and waxing logs Feeding conveyor systems into the mill Other related duties and responsibilities Position requirements include: 3+ years of experience operating forestry, construction, and/or farm equipment and machinery Desire to work outside year-round with exposure to weather conditions Ability to identify logs based on species/size is a plus Good mechanical aptitude Equipment operation abilities Communication skills Attendance and safe work habits are essential Great Lakes Veneer offers a negotiable and competitive starting wage determined based on experience, plus built-in overtime, premium pay on Sunday, and a $1.00/hour shift differential for working the night shift schedule. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, term life insurance, 401(K), and paid holidays and vacation, as well as on-site wellness services. Pre-placement drug screening is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr