
Log Yard Technician
Required skills
- Log sorting
- Scaling
- Decking
- Species
- Grades
- Sorts
- Handheld data collectors
- Chainsaw operation
- Facility safety policies
Nice to have
- Front-end loader
- Knuckle boom
- Forest products related field
Role summary
Hawkeye Forest Products LP, a subsidiary of Baillie Lumber Co., is seeking a Log Yard Technician in Trempealeau, Wisconsin. This role involves managing the flow of hardwood logs, including sorting, scaling, and decking, using equipment like front-end loaders and knuckle booms. Responsibilities include receiving and scaling logs for species, grades, and sorts, operating handheld data collectors, chainsaw operation as needed, and adhering to safety policies. Experience with heavy equipment is preferred, and a degree in a forest products related field can substitute for experience. Training will be provided for the right candidate.
Log Yard Technician:
Hawkeye Forest Products LP., a subsidiary of Baillie Lumber Co., has an immediate opening for an Log Yard Technician in Trempealeau Wisconsin. Located in the village of Trempealeau, Wisconsin, Hawkeye Forest Products specializes in the production of green and kiln dried Walnut lumber. We utilize a modern sawmill and drying facility, producing high quality lumber, timbers and other proprietary and custom products.
General Job Description:
The primary function of this position is to assist with the incoming and outgoing flow of hardwood logs at our log yard. Duties will include log sorting, scaling, and decking of log utilizing front-end loader and knuckle boom.
Specific Requirements: (including but not limited to)
- Receiving and scaling incoming logs for species, grades and sorts per company guidelines.
- Operate handheld data collectors to input species, grades and sorts.
- Chainsaw operation as needed.
- Adherence to facility safety policies.
Essential Experience:
- Experience operating front-end loader and/or knuckle boom preferred
- A degree from a two year technical program or 4 year undergraduate program in a forest products related filed will be considered as a substitute for field experience.
- Would be willing to train the right candidate.
Compensation Package:
- Competitive wages, medical and dental health care coverage, paid vacation/holidays and company matching 401(k) plan.
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