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As a Mobile Equipment Operator for Bell Lumber and Pole, you will play a pivotal role in our Gibsland yard by safely handling raw materials and finished products in a dynamic outdoor environment. If you are skilled at operating heavy machinery and are a team player, this role is for you!\nESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:\nOperate heavy mobile equipment such as log loaders, front end loaders, and other mobile machines to load, unload, and/or stack utility poles.\nFeed heavy production equipment (such as peeler or kiln) to keep them running constantly.\nMove levers to raise, lower, and tilt hydraulically powered grapple or bucket in order to load material for transport.\nDrive to storage site, conveyor, or other production equipment to move and unload material.\nPerform and record prestart inspection and accurately follow machine operating instructions.\nPerform routine maintenance on loader, like lubrication, fueling, oil changes and cleaning as needed or required, identifying any issues to maintenance.\nRead and follow written documents for proper handling of customer products.\nPerform moisture checks and/or anything else required related to kiln operations.\nMaintain production paperwork and records daily.\nMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, conducting department inspections as assigned.\nJOB QUALIFICATIONS:\nEducation: High School Diploma or equivalent\nExperience:\nExperience operations in log handling including long poles helpful.\nExperience operating mobile equipment including log loaders & frontend loaders.\nMust be able to withstand extreme weather conditions; majority of the time will be working outside.\nSKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:\nExperience as a Machine Operator\nKnowledge of Production Procedures\nAbility to Read Schematics and Manuals\nAnalytical Skills\nAttention to Detail\nTeamwork\nPhysical Stamina and Strength\nHandle Heavy Equipment\nWork Independently\nMultitask\nWORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms and is occasionally required to walk, stand, hear, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics are best defined as exposure to elements such as heat, cold, precipitation or toxic fumes. Employee will have steady exposure to noise as heard in a piece of mobile heavy equipment; at times noise levels will exceed safe working levels. Employee will have light exposure to the chemicals used in cleaning the plant. The job requires overtime.\nBell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer.\nBell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.\nThis applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.\nDiscover how Bell’s mission and values are the core of our purpose - Learn more about our story.\nBenefits\nIn addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)\n401(k) with company match\nShort and long-term disability insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid holidays and generous paid time off\nProfessional development opportunities\nEmployee assistance and employee/community hardship programs\nBell Lumber & Pole is an equal opportunity employer.\nBell Lumber & Pole is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.\nThis applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Bell makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.\nBell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. 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