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We are seeking a Log Loader Operator to support and optimize log loading operations in a remote work environment. This role is critical to ensuring efficient, safe, and productive loading processes while maintaining high operational standards. Responsibilities include coordinating daily log loading activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, conducting regular equipment inspections to maintain performance and compliance, training new operators on procedures and best practices, and collaborating with logistics to improve scheduling and efficiency. The operator will monitor key performance indicators, identify areas for improvement, and troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime. Preferred qualifications include experience with a variety of log loading equipment, certification in heavy equipment operation, and knowledge of environmental regulations related to log handling. The ideal candidate is proficient with hydraulic loaders and grapples, understands basic maintenance and repair procedures, and can utilize software for scheduling and reporting. Strong communication skills, a problem-solving mindset, commitment to safety, and a team-oriented approach with a willingness to mentor others are essential for success in this role.

The Hook Tender is the crew team leader. He must stay ahead of crew by preparing for next row change in advance. Selects and notches guy line stumps, and tail holds. With Operator determines tower location & positions on landings and supervises set ups and take downs. The Hook Tender Inspects cables, shackles, choker bells, sky cars, saws, stumps, and crew bus to assure they are in safe operating condition. The Hook Tender is in tune with his team members’ experience level and makes sure they have what they need, and know what they need to know, to work safely and productively. The Hook Tender provides training and shares his knowledge to his team members in a positive compassionate manner. He promotes open communication, to build and maintain a positive & safe working environment. This is a highly responsible, critical position that pays top dollar for the individual who along with polished technical skills & knowledge, has demonstrated leadership abilities. In addition to standard benefits, Hook Tenders receive $1000.00 boot & rain gear allowance annually.

Select logs to be choked for the next turn, choke logs, and clear out so they can be safely yarded to the landing. Set up and take down tower, run lines for next job, and help with row changes. Inspect and maintain sky car, lines, and choker bells. In addition to company benefit package Rigging Slingers & Choker Setters receive $1000.00 boot allowance annually.

Safely drive to logging side, prepare trailer to be unloaded by loading shovel, hook up trailer. After loaded wrap the load to secure it and safely drive to the mill to be unloaded. Driver must perform pre-trip inspection per DOT regulations, and keep their assigned truck clean, organized and professional in appearance. All repairs and maintenance work is done by our shop truck mechanics. Must have a class A CDL with clean insurable driving record, and pass DOT drug test. We have the Industry leading pay scale for log truck drivers so expect the best performing, and most capable, safety oriented drivers.

Manage and lead all aspects of Log and Lowbed truck repairs, CTI Install, E- Road Install and Trailer Repair. This is a supervisor role with pay depending on experience and ability to manage. Class B CDL required for test drives and Supervisor experience would be ideal. STOP BY or send your resume to 2207 TALLEY WAY- Kelso or just call 636-0300.