Equipment Operator

Lumbermanufactory
Mississippi, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level to mid-level industrial workers who operate heavy machinery and prioritize safety.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior experience operating heavy machinery in industrial or construction settings
    — “Experience running heavy equipment in an industrial, construction, or yard setting”
  • Individuals who value employer-paid benefits and are motivated by contributing to a sustainable industry
    — “We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including”
  • People who are adaptable and can thrive in a dynamic, evolving lumber manufacturing environment
    — “the opportunity to help build something from the ground up in an essential, evolving industry”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical endurance and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
    — “Comfortable working outdoors in all weather”
  • Candidates must be available for full-time work and have reliable transportation
    — “Dependable attendance, reliable transportation, and able to pass a background check”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize safety practices and equipment maintenance on your resume and during interviews
    — “Strong safety habits and attention to detail”
  • Highlight your ability to work collaboratively with production and yard crews
    — “Work with production and yard crews to keep material flowing”
  • Showcase your experience with loaders and forklifts, even if it's from a different industry
    — “Operate loaders, forklifts, and other yard equipment to move logs and lumber”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • operating heavy machinery safely and efficiently
  • maintaining equipment
Typical background
experience in industrial settingscertified equipment operator

Skills & requirements

Required

Operating Heavy MachinerySafety ProtocolsEquipment Operation Certification

Preferred

Forklift OperationLogistics

Stack & domain

Operating Heavy EquipmentLoader OperationForklift OperationSafety InspectionsReporting Mechanical IssuesYard OrganizationSafety HabitsAttention To DetailDependable AttendanceReliable TransportationBackground CheckEquipment Operator CertificationLumber ManufacturingSustainable LumberSawmill Technology

About the role

Original posting from Lumbermanufactory via Ashby

THE LUMBER MANUFACTORY (TLM) IS BUILDING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE LUMBER WITH NEXT-GENERATION SAWMILL TECHNOLOGY. WE DESIGN AND OPERATE STATE-OF-THE-ART MODULAR SAWMILLS THAT PRODUCE HIGH-GRADE DIMENSIONAL WOOD PRODUCTS WITH GREATER EFFICIENCY AND LESS WASTE. BACKED BY LEADING INVESTORS INCLUDING CANTOS, SLOW VENTURES, BANTER CAPITAL, HUMBA VENTURES, AND RAVELIN CAPITAL.

We're hiring Equipment Operators to run the heavy equipment that keeps logs and lumber moving through our New Albany mill and yard. If you've run loaders or other heavy machinery and take pride in doing it safely, we want to talk to you.

What you'll do

  • Operate loaders, forklifts, and other yard equipment to move logs and lumber
  • Load and unload trucks, and keep the yard organized
  • Do daily inspections and routine checks on your equipment
  • Report mechanical issues or safety hazards right away
  • Work with production and yard crews to keep material flowing

What we're looking for

  • Experience running heavy equipment in an industrial, construction, or yard setting
  • Equipment operator certification is a plus
  • Strong safety habits and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
  • Dependable attendance, reliable transportation, and able to pass a background check

Schedule and pay: Full-time. Multiple shifts available, including days. We'll talk through what works for you during your interview. Starting pay $16+/hr. Training and certification provided.

Location: On site at our mill in New Albany, Mississippi.

WE OFFER COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

  • 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 100% employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • The opportunity to help build something from the ground up in an essential, evolving industry

JOIN OUR TEAM AS WE MODERNIZE TIMBER FROM FOREST TO FINISHED PRODUCT.

The Lumber Manufactory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Source: Lumbermanufactory careers (Ashby)

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