Position

Log Yard Groundman/Laborer

Type

Full-time (Day Shift)

Pay Rate

23.10/ hr

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Job Description

General Job Description:
Selected team member will be responsible for assisting in the log yard with multiple manual labor duties.
Primary duties include but not limited to the following:
 Accurately measuring and bucking logs.
 Placement, maintenance and removal of sprinklers and waterlines on log decks.
 Operating pump stations and monitoring water movement for the sprinkler system, storage ponds and
constructed wetlands.
 Operating Equipment such as water truck, dump truck, and skid steer.
 Maintaining small gas-powered equipment.
 Keep all work areas and designated shop area clean and orderly at all times.
 Grass and vegetation maintenance around log yard and mill site.
 Operation of the truck scales and performing weighmaster duties as needed.
 Assisting log tapers and scalers in scale yard with measuring and log marking.
 General site maintenance including clean up projects, wetlands maintenance, and special projects.
 Other duties as assigned.

Experience/Training Required:
Team member should have the knowledge and ability to perform the above log yard-related tasks.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:
 Must be proficient with a chainsaw.
 Mechanical knowledge and ability. Ability to problem solve.
 Willingness and ability to adapt to new procedures.
 Must be able to drive a Manual Transmission vehicle.
 Must exhibit strong communication skills. Must communicate daily with supervisor, other log yard
employees and mechanics.
 Work safely, be aware and alert at all times.
 Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, climb, twist, crouch, reach.
 Full range of motion of limbs and neck. Must be able to lift, push & pull 50-100 lbs.
 Ability to walk long distances, on uneven surfaces.
 Possess basic computer skills.
 Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
 Work safely and follow proper procedures.
 Must work well independently and as a team.
 Positive can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.
 Must be able and willing to work outside in inclement weather.
 Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary.
 Team member will work in a safe and cooperative manner with all team members to meet safety,
efficiency and quality goals.

Delivering quality products to our customers,
On Grade
, On Size, and On Time

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