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Hunt Forest Products in Pollock, LA is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operators. This full-time position is just the start to a vast and long-term career in wood manufacturing. Hunt Forest Products offers many benefits and promotional opportunities. We seek those who demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, safety mindset, attention to detail, strong attendance and continued development of skill sets. This position is only for candidates with 2+ years of safe and accurate heavy equipment experience. Previous experience front-end loaders and skidders is preferred.Interested candidates should upload an up-to-date resume that accurately demonstrates previous work history and valid skill sets.Duties and Responsibilities:* Load and unload wood blocks from saws, vats and lathe.* Empty spinout deck, sorting blocks. Accurately loading good blocks to vats and bad blocks into chipper.* Perform daily equipment checks and document. Clean equipment weekly.* Emptying the core bins* Maintaining vat heating at the direction of your supervisor.* Servicing your machine at designated times as instructed by your supervisor.* Keeping work area clean.* Adhere to specified vat rotation.* Assist others, including the deck person when deck clogged.* Report any condition that may hinder the performance of equipment or personnel.* Perform any additional duties required by supervisors.* Interacts with others and performs work in a professional manner.* Follow all company safety rules and PPE use.* Follow all company rules and procedures regarding daily work activity.Requirements:* High school diploma or equivalent minimum; higher education and/or certifications preferred.* Must mechanically be inclined* 2+ years of safe and accurate heavy equipment experience* Previous experience with heavy equipment operation* Ability to utilize equipment necessary for water analysis* Utilize and monitor a tachometer* Visually evaluate emissions.* Must be willing to work in 12-hour shifts; rotating days/nights and weekends/holidays.* Must successfully pass pre-employment testing and background check if given a conditional job offer.Physical and Safety Requirements: (This is a safety sensitive position)* Ability to work in an industrial environment that includes heat, cold, noise and strong smell of pine.* Safely operate assigned equipment.* Safely maneuver around moving machinery, uneven ground, steps, ladders and stairs.* Ability to lift beyond 50 lbs. unassisted.* Adherence to consistent hydration schedule.* Ability to lift, push, pull and have exposure to various weights of veneer, plywood, landscape timbers, bark and sawdust.* Ability to lift over shoulder/head height* Ability to stoop, walk, stand, push, pull, bend, kneel, climb as to demonstrate a range of motion needed to complete assigned work during 12-hour shifts.* Must be able to hear, read and see directions; instructions and/or signals.* Clearly communicate safety issues and concerns as they appear.EOE/M/F/V/DJob Type: Full-timeSalary: From $21.95 per hourBenefits:* Health insurance* Vision insurance* Dental insurance* Sign-on bonus* Company paid life insurance* Voluntary life insurance* Employee Referral program* Tuition reimbursement* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Employee assistance program* Weekly pay* Additional benefitsSchedule:* 12-hour shiftShift availability:* Day Shift (Required)* Night Shift (Required)* Overnight Shift (Required)