Columbia Forest Products is looking for a LOG YARD MACHINE OPERATOR at the Klamath Falls, OR facility. Increase your responsibility, influence and career satisfaction through a role where you can make a real difference on the floor. Experience the enjoyment that comes from helping others grow personally and professionally within Lean systems. And with a retirement plan better than any other in the area, you can rest assured that your life after employment is comfortable.

Some of the benefits to you:

• Competitive compensation
• A great benefits package that includes medical, dental, life insurance, 401k, tuition assistance program, company stock ownership, and company retirement contributions
• Stability – company has been in business 60 years, and employees stick around for the long term
• Opportunities to advance – you are first to know about internal job opportunities
• Cutting edge technology — Enjoy working with one of the most state-of-the-art companies in the industry
• Quality products – you represent first-class wood products used in cabinetry and furniture for high-end customers
• Great location! – Klamath Falls is well situated between Portland and San Francisco
• Relocation assistance may be available to well-qualified candidates

Key Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

• Maintains the best mix of logs possible going into the mill.

• Maintains log booms and log storage areas.

• Stores log bundles in a manner in which the most bundles can be stored in each pocket.

• Sorts out low-floating bundles, mule trainloads, and any other loads that may be difficult to retrieve after a period of storage, and send these loads directly to the mill.

• Assists as needed in “feeding slip” (moving logs into the mill) or dumping logs and in maintenance of both areas.

• Coordinates with supervision and mechanics on maintenance and servicing of all pond boats and yard machinery.

• Performs work in a manner that will keep river as clean as possible.

• Fills in as needed for Log Yard Lead.

• Walks on boom sticks, logs, and log bundles.

• Performs daily safety inspections on boats and loaders.

• Unloads and loads log trucks and rail cars; maintains log load records; operates front-end loader and mechanical shovel.

• Assists in monitoring condition of cables and other dump equipment; in changing cables and in other department maintenance.

If you have the following, we want to hear from you:

• Must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and flexible.
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience in production or manufacturing
• Understanding of Lean Systems
• Computer literacy
• Experience in wood products, plywood, or veneer preferred, but not required
• Forestry and experience with heavy equipment highly preferred.
• Must be able to safely operate or learn to safely operate a variety of heavy equipment in all weather conditions.
• Must have good teamwork and communication skills.

You do not want to miss out on this excellent opportunity. Shift/Hours: Normally Day shift (5 am-3 pm), but may vary. Last minute over time maybe required. We are a drug free employer.

Columbia Forest Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills

• Problem Solving Skills
• Can rotate and cross train job duties
• Excellent Safety Performance
• Excellent Conflict Resolution
• Effective written commmunication
• Oral Communication Skills
• Basic computer literacy
• Analytical Skills

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization