Equipment Operator / Production Manager Flower City Firewood & Logging -

Williamson, NY Full-Time Pay:

$23-$30/hour, based on experience and ability Position available immediately Flower City Firewood is looking for a dependable, mechanically minded person to help operate and grow our firewood production operation. This is not a hand-splitting firewood job. We run a fully mechanized operation using commercial equipment to process and handle large volumes of firewood. The position is hands-on, but the majority of the work involves operating equipment, keeping production moving, maintaining an organized yard, and taking care of the machinery. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and wants more than just another job. For the right person, there is an opportunity to take on more responsibility and grow into a key role in the business.

What You'll Be Doing:

Operate skid steers, wheel loaders and a commercial Multitek firewood processor Load and stage logs for processing Move and organize finished firewood and raw material Keep production flowing efficiently throughout the day Perform routine equipment checks, greasing and basic maintenance Keep the yard, equipment and work areas organized Identify problems before they turn into breakdowns Help improve production methods and overall efficiency Take on additional responsibility as experience and ability grow

What We're Looking For:

Prior equipment operating experience is preferred Mechanical ability and common sense around machinery Dependable and able to show up ready to work Comfortable working independently once trained Willing to learn unfamiliar equipment and processes Takes care of equipment instead of abusing it Able to recognize when something doesn't sound, feel or operate correctly Takes pride in doing quality work and keeping things organized Positive attitude and willingness to grow with the business Experience with skid steers, wheel loaders, farm equipment, logging equipment, sawmills, excavators, material handling or similar machinery is a plus. You do not need previous firewood-processing experience. We are willing to train the right person on our equipment. Compensation & Opportunity Starting pay: $23-$28/hour based on experience and ability. Someone with limited related experience but the right attitude and work ethic may start toward the lower end of the range. Someone with strong equipment, mechanical or production experience may start higher. This position has room to grow beyond simply operating equipment. The goal is to find someone who can eventually take ownership of a major part of the production operation and become an important part of the business.

About Flower City Firewood:

Flower City Firewood has grown from a small firewood operation into one of the Rochester area's largest established firewood suppliers. We process and deliver thousands of face cords annually using commercial equipment and a highly mechanized production system. We take pride in our equipment, our product and the reputation we have built with our customers. We're looking for someone who wants to take that same kind of pride in the work they do. If you like equipment, working outdoors, seeing what you accomplished at the end of the day, and want an opportunity where increased ability can lead to increased responsibility and pay, we'd like to hear from you.

Location:

Williamson, NY Job Type:

Full-Time Pay:

$23.00-$30.00+ per hour Immediate opening

Pay:

$23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person