Chip Mill Operator

The Chip Mill Operator is responsible for all aspects of continuous operation of the chip mill, including safety, equipment operation, monitoring, machine set up and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate all assigned equipment in the chipping process include knuckle boom, front end loaders, grapple loaders and bull dozers.
• Troubleshooting and operation of all woodyard equipment i.e. debarker, chipper, bark hog, all chains, and conveyance systems
• Operate computers and HMI screens to monitor and correct operational values as needed to ensure smooth and consistent operation of the chip mill process.
• Maintain woodyard equipment and machinery by performing daily checks and preventive maintenance
• Responsible for daily inspections and the performance of basic maintenance to keep equipment in clean, good working order.
• Maintain, replace, and repair, all parts of the chipper as needed (clamps, holders, wear segments, knives chipper knives
• Maintenance of the required paperwork.
• Operate computers, monitor and correct operational values
• Perform/coordinate housekeeping to meet and upload the company standard
• Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution

Qualifications

• Internal company certification required.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions.
• Proficient in mathematics and measurement.
• A quick learner, ability to work with little to no supervision.

Preferred Qualifications - What Sets You Apart

• Knowledgeable and experienced with heavy equipment operation in a similar industry
• High school diploma or GED.

Working conditions

• Climb ladders and work off elevated surfaces up to 50 feet on an occasional basis during each shift.
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and occasionally in temperatures above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees; work in all types of weather conditions.
• Occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include, wearing safety equipment.

Physical requirements

• Willing and able to operate heavy material moving equipment requiring extended periods of sitting, as well as regularly perform tasks such as occasionally pushing and/or pulling and lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, stooping, and standing.
• Ability to operate levers with both hands while seated for long periods.
• Ability to bend, squat, climb and lift items above shoulders occasionally.
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards