Wheel Loader Operator Iii

Job Details

Position Level: Experienced

Job Location:

BEASLEY FOREST PRODUCTS MAIN - HAZLEHURST, GA 31539

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: None

Travel Percentage:
None

Job Shift: Night Shift

Job Category:
Skilled Labor - Trades

Woodyard Tractor Driver position involves operating equipment within the sawmill yard to manage log inventory.

Job Title:

Day/Night Shift Log Yard Truck Driver (Non-CDL)

Location:

Hazlehurst, GA (Thompson Hardwoods Inc. / Beasley Group)

• Log Transport:
  Operate log trucks within the sawmill yard to move logs from storage to designated production areas.
• Yard Maneuvering:
  Safely navigate trucks in confined spaces, around heavy machinery, log decks, and other vehicles.
• Inventory Support:
  Assist with staging, organizing, and sorting logs to support continuous mill production.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform pre-shift inspections of equipment and report any maintenance issues, leaks, or damage to supervisors.
• Safety Compliance:
  Adhere strictly to all yard traffic patterns, safety regulations, and OSHA standards.
• Communication:
  Coordinate with loader operators, crane operators, and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow.

• Experience:
  
  Previous experience operating log trucks is mandatory.
• Licensing: A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is not required, as the position operates exclusively within the yard.
• Skills:
  
  Strong understanding of log yard safety and ability to operate in a fast paced industrial environment.
• Dependability:
  Strong attendance record and ability to work as part of a team.

• Ability to climb in and out of the truck multiple times per shift.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating equipment.
• Ability to work safely around heavy machinery.

• 12-hour shifts.
• Often includes 60 hours per week (5-day work week with occasional weekends).
• Night shift differential pay may be available.