CHIP MILL OPERATOR at HIGHLAND PELLETS LLC
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Heavy machinery operation, Equipment maintenance, Attention to detail, Communication, Safety compliance, Technical troubleshooting, Preventative maintenance

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Description
Description ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operates Grapples Loader and Chipping Machine to Reduce Logs and Logging Waste to Wood Chips. Adjusts Speed and Opening of Feed Rolls According to Log Diameter, and Activates Feed Rolls that pushes Logs through Chipper Unit. Monitors Gauges and Adjusts Speed and Opening of Feed Rolls to Prevent Equipment Strain. Replaces Defective Chipping Knives, Using Wrenches and Feeler Gauges. Control Opening of Debarker that Removes Bark from Log Before Chipping. Performs and Completes All Items Listed on Preventative Maintenance Sheets at the Beginning of each Shift. Effectively Communicate to All Team Members and Management Any Equipment Deficiencies. Meticulous Attention to Detail; Able to Follow Instruction Both Written and Verbal. Ensure Workers Adhere to Local, State and Federal Codes and Regulations. Perform Other Related Duties as Assigned. Requirements HIGHLAND PELLETS BENEFIT PACKAGE: Medical - Employee premiums paid to a total of $500 per month. (this covers employee only and some of children/spouse if that coverage is chosen.) Dental - Employee only premium paid. Vision - Employee only premium paid. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage paid. $100,000 of Employer Paid Life Insurance (65% at age 65, 50% at age 70) coverage paid, with an additional Voluntary Life option Employee paid up to 5x the annual salaried wage. 401K Employer match 100% up to 3% and 50% up to 5%. Two weeks vacation (prorated based on start or term date) accruing at 1.54 hours per pay period as of first week of work. 10 paid Holidays. Highland Pellets is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
Operates heavy machinery including grapples loaders and chipping units to process logs into wood chips. Performs routine preventative maintenance and monitors equipment performance to ensure operational efficiency.
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