Knuckle Boom Operator; Bay Springs

72 Co Rd 1527, Bay Springs, MS 39422, USA

Posted Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM

WORK WHERE YOU COME FIRST.

At Jones Lumber, you are not an employee. You are a vital part of our team who, for over 70 years, have kept safety and our core values at the center of everything we do. We invite you to see how your career can grow at a company that puts your happiness above all.

Knuckle Boom Operator

General Responsibilities

• Work safely - know, understand, and follow all safety rules
• Load and unload log trucks
• Stack logs in the wet yard
• Clean up equipment daily

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience operating a knuckle boom or similar heavy equipment
• Knowledge of hardwood species is preferred
• Enthusiasm for being part of a team and working in a team-oriented environment
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and willing to take initiative
• Ability to cross-train on different loading jobs
• Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand-eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to sit for extended periods, climb up and down from cab heights, and work effectively in extreme outdoor climate(s) - cold, heat, rain, fog
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Match
• Medical
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Vision
• Employer Paid Group Life/AD&D
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Accident
• Voluntary Cancer
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

* Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Jones Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, veteran status, disability, color, religion, sex, national origin, any other federally protected class.

72 Co Rd 1527, Bay Springs, MS 39422, USA