COMPANY BENEFITS

We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career. Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience. If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team! You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor. Loader Operator -

Full Time Position Summary:

Loader Operator is an integral part of the Rex team. The Loader Operator is responsible for unloading and placing logs in strategic stacks as well as moving stave stacks to the storage yare and loading those stave stacks on trucks for shipment. The Loader Operator is responsible for helping maintain quality of logs used in production and ensuring that all safety rules are followed. Key Competencies Building Collaborative Relationships Innovation/Creativity Adaptability Developing Self and Others Principal Accountabilities and Deliverables Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area Operate Loader controls to move grapple to pick up logs and unload logs Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance Operate Loader on public or private roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Loader Operate other heavy equipment and other related duties as required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education/Experience and Skills 2 plus years of Loader experience required, grapple experience a plus Good knowledge of lumber products a plus Ability to model the Rex Lumber values and to provide innovative solutions Ability to deliver high quality, detailed error free work on a consistent basis Ability to read, write, speak and understand English to the extent required to receive and communicate information as necessary to the position Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it Ability to work well as part of a team Excellent sense of balance Have a sense of urgency Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination Mechanical skills Troubleshooting skills Possess excellent reasoning skills Ability to communicate effectively to all levels within the organization Abilities Must be able to lift, carry push or pull 50 plus pounds during your shift Must be able to stoop kneel or crouch during the workday Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday Must be able to bend, stretch, push, pull and twist into various positions during the entire shift Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to fumes, moving mechanical parts and vibrations. Work is performed outdoors, and employee is exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions at the mill. The noise level in the work environment can be loud We offer outstanding benefits that include company paid: Health with Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Telemedicine Program through Teladoc Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Vacations and 7 Paid Holidays Life and Accidental Death Insurance 401(k) Plan with Company Match Employee Referral Program Personify Rewards Program Additionally, we offer: Safety Incentives Accident and Critical Care Insurance Wellness Incentives and Employee Recognition Programs Conditional Relocation Assistance Conditional Tuition Assistance On-the-Job Training A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within Potential for additional Paid Time Off hours Uniform Rental and Boot Purchase Program