Job Information
KJS Forest Products, LLC Heavy Equipment Operator in Guin, Alabama
Job duties can include but are not limited to:
Operatesfront-end loaders and stationary deck cranes to feed logs into the sawmill
Examineslogs and rough lumber to determine size, condition, quality and other characteristics to decide best lumber cuts to carry out, or usesautomated equipment to convey logs through laser scanners which determine the most productive and profitable cutting patterns
Operatesautomated equipment from control rooms or equipment consoles to saw logs into rough lumber; saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes.
Startsconveyor system to move logs and lumber to and from saws
Sets up and adjusts saw equipment and replaces blades or bands using wrenches, gauges and other hand tools
Utilizes woodworking tools like hand-held router, table saw, band saw, miter saw, sander, etc. when necessary
Performs daily preventative maintenance of mill including repair planning
Operates a loader and/or forklift to lift and load logs in and out of the kiln and onto trailers
Sorts / stacks poles
Ensures quality assurance of lumber product output
Stacks and sorts materials
Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and utilizing safety equipment
Diagnoses and troubleshoots equipment that is not functioning properly
Responsible for the operation of front-end loader to lift and transport logs to and from storage areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers and to load into dry kiln as well as remove from dry kiln and stack for storage and load trucks
Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader
Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader to force bucket into bulk materials
Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material
Verifies amount of product in storage bins and fills hoppers to ensure adequate quantity and quality of raw materials is maintained
Performs routine maintenance on loaders, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
Participates in making sure the quality and quantity of raw materials meets established standards
Ensures assigned established performance indicators are met
Works toward improvement of the assigned plant and surrounding area
Follows established procedures to ensure that the plant for which he/she is working is following state, federal, and local regulations and requirements
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