Equipment Operator/Mill Maintenance - Clearwater Paper : Job Details

What you will do:

* Follow direction of log yard lead and/or other supervisors to assure efficient flow of logs and other material to maximize production

* Communicate, via CB radio, with other staff and outside truck drivers to assure safe log yard traffic is maintained at all times

* Safely sort and deck delivered logs to designated area of yard and/or mill site

* Safely transfer logs from decks to designated areas for transport by front-end loaders

* Safely load logs on to log trucks and/or mill Follow standard work procedures

* Work with the mechanic and/or maintenance personnel to assure proper servicing of assigned machine is performed as scheduled

* Become proficient in the operation your assigned machine and at least one other piece of rolling stock and/or equipment center on site

* Participate (and assist as needed) in the training process with other staff members to assure each piece of rolling stock and equipment center has multiple skilled operators cross-trained

* Able to inspect, clean, grease and maintain Mill Equipment

* Other duties as assigned

Education and Related Experience:

* Minimum 3 years operating heavy equipment, preferably a grapple shovel

* Have a minimum of 5 years industrial experience, preferably in a chip mill, lumber mill, or similar industrial environment

* Basic mechanical skills and ability to do routine maintenance work on equipment

* Experience as a team or crew lead in a production or maintenance setting, preferred

Skills and Abilities:

* Experience in operating front-end loader, grapple loader, mill equipment and hand tools

* Proficient in CAT controls

* Understanding of the operation and maintenance functions of machinery

* Ability to do routine maintenance on equipment

* Able to function in a work environment with long hours, and possess an excellent work ethic

* Good interpersonal skills and problem solving skills

* Be a reliable and productive team player

* Good planning and organizational skills

* Able to learn and fully embrace the principles of Lean Manufacturing and the principles of 6S

Physical Demands:

This position requires work outdoors in inclement weather. Temperatures will exceed 100 degrees. The environment is hot, dusty, and noisy. Candidate must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis an up to 100 lbs. occasionally. This position may require climbing, crawling, and work at heights.