Vat Loader Operator (Heavy Equipment Operator)

Hunt Forest Products in Pollock, LA is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operators. This full-time position is just the start to a vast and long-term career in wood manufacturing. Hunt Forest Products offers many benefits and promotional opportunities. We seek those who demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, safety mindset, attention to detail, strong attendance and continued development of skill sets. This position is only for candidates with 2 years of safe and accurate heavy equipment experience. Previous experience front-end loaders and skidders is preferred.

Interested candidates should upload an up-to-date resume that accurately demonstrates previous work history and valid skill sets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload wood blocks from saws, vats and lathe.

• Empty spinout deck, sorting blocks. Accurately loading good blocks to vats and bad blocks into chipper.

• Perform daily equipment checks and document. Clean equipment weekly.

• Emptying the core bins

• Maintaining vat heating at the direction of your supervisor.

• Servicing your machine at designated times as instructed by your supervisor.

• Keeping work area clean.

• Adhere to specified vat rotation.

• Assist others, including the deck person when deck clogged.

• Report any condition that may hinder the performance of equipment or personnel.

• Perform any additional duties required by supervisors.

• Interacts with others and performs work in a professional manner.

• Follow all company safety rules and PPE use.

• Follow all company rules and procedures regarding daily work activity.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum; higher education and/or certifications preferred.

• Must mechanically be inclined

• 2 years of safe and accurate heavy equipment experience

• Previous experience with heavy equipment operation

• Ability to utilize equipment necessary for water analysis

• Utilize and monitor a tachometer

• Visually evaluate emissions.

• Must be willing to work in 12-hour shifts; rotating days/nights and weekends/holidays.

• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing and background check if given a conditional job offer.

Physical and Safety Requirements: (This is a safety sensitive position)

• Ability to work in an industrial environment that includes heat, cold, noise and strong smell of pine.

• Safely operate assigned equipment.

• Safely maneuver around moving machinery, uneven ground, steps, ladders and stairs.

• Ability to lift beyond 50 lbs. unassisted.

• Adherence to consistent hydration schedule.

• Ability to lift, push, pull and have exposure to various weights of veneer, plywood, landscape timbers, bark and sawdust.

• Ability to lift over shoulder/head height

• Ability to stoop, walk, stand, push, pull, bend, kneel, climb as to demonstrate a range of motion needed to complete assigned work during 12-hour shifts.

• Must be able to hear, read and see directions; instructions and/or signals.

• Clearly communicate safety issues and concerns as they appear.

EOE/M/F/V/D

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $21.95 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• Sign-on bonus

• Company paid life insurance

• Voluntary life insurance

• Employee Referral program

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program

• Weekly pay

• Additional benefits

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

• Night Shift (Required)

• Overnight Shift (Required)