Log Yard Operator - Albany Lumber

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Albany, Ga Lumber is now hiring a Log Yard Operator.

You will operate 988, 938, and/or other mobile high stacker/equipment to unload trucks and logs.

The role is responsible for tracking the log rotation and maintaining the upkeep of the log yard ensuring production levels are being met.

Salary:

Our starting pay is $22.00/hour.

You will have the ability to increase your compensation based on skills and contribution to the overall performance of the mill.

Shift:

Night Shift: 6pm - 6am

Only candidates who are flexible and available to work night shift will be considered.

This will include overtime, holidays, and weekends based on Production needs.

Physical Location:

3150 Sylvester Rd, Albany, GA 31705

Our Team

Our team creates value by safely assisting with the production of lumber for our valued customers.

What You Will Do


* Know and follow all safety procedures and lockout specifics on the heavy equipment, including startup, shut down, and critical alarms.


* Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program.


* Ability to work well on a team and communicate amongst teammates, production, and/or supervisor when issues arise that need to be addressed.


* Perform preventative maintenance and housekeeping on forklift.

Use MOE system to enter work orders for forklift needs.


* Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* A minimum of 6 months' experience safely driving/operating forklift, backhoe, front end loaders and/or skid steer type equipment in manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Minimum of 1 year experience within a Manufacturing environment with 6+ months Sawmill experience using heavy equipment.


* Minimum of two (2) years of experience within a manufacturing environment?


* Experience performing basic maintenance on forklifts to include using a MOE system to enter work orders for forklift repair needs.


* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other PC-based production reporting systems applications.

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