Heavy Equipment Operator

Weyerhaeuser's log yard facility in Cottageville, South Carolina is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a desire to work in an industrial setting. At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training and continued growth potential. This position will serve as a member of the flow-to-work log yard team, conducting various production and clean up tasks.

Why You Should Join Our Team:

• High Performing , Safety Driven Culture
• Starting rate $21.63; top out $28.88
• We offer opportunities to advance further, beyond the starting rate
• 401K match an additional contribution from the company
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits

Key Functions:

• Committed to working safely and adhering to log yard safety procedures

• Perform miscellaneous clean-up and general housekeeping activities as required

• Use pressure washer and other equipment to prepare logs for inspection and keep rolling stock clean

• Safely and competently operate a pickup truck, golf cart, and compact agricultural tractor

• Over time be trained in the safe and competent operation of the yard truck, front-end loader, and knuckle boom

• Perform daily equipment inspections and complete preventive maintenance procedures

• Collaborate with team members, as well as work independently

• Contribute positively within a highly efficient and safe work team

• Attach any required paperwork and/or painting to log loads

• Maintain inventory of stock material

• Adapt to job assignments changes and flow to work as needed

• Perform overtime duties when needed to meet customer demands

• Prioritize work schedule and work under pressure

• Visually and physically check loads of logs for specification accuracy

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must personally complete the employment application

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check

• Able to perform labor-intensive work

• Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment

• Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery

• Able to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, climb steps and ladders, work from height, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours

Preferred:

• Experience operating a skid steer, water truck, ag equipment

• Knowledge of raw materials/log yards

• Basic computer skills a plus

About Timberlands

We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.

For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We're serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.