Longview, WA, USA
3 days ago
Beginning Sort Yard Operator

Weyerhaeuser’s Sort Yard facility located in Longview, Washington has an opening for a Beginning Sort Yard Operator. This position will contribute to a safe and efficient working environment as a member of the flow-to-work log yard team, operating various pieces of log handling equipment, participating in cleanup activities, and other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position. Hourly employees are represented by the IAM-AW Union. Benefits (in accordance with the Labor Agreement) include medical, dental, vision, 401k plans, vacation, and holidays. Rate of pay is $33.240 with potential of reaching $34.675 per hour.

Key Functions:

Committed to work safely and adhere to log yard safety proceduresSafely and competently operate equipment associated with all aspects of log handling (unloading and loading trucks, sorting, stacking and transporting)Recognize various log species and sortsPerform daily equipment inspections and complete preventive maintenance proceduresCollaborate with team members, as well as work independentlyContribute positively within a highly efficient and safe work teamAdapt to job assignment changes and flow to work as neededPerform overtime duties when needed to meet customer demandsPrioritize work schedule and work under pressure

Weyerhaeuser’s Sort Yard facility located in Longview, Washington has an opening for a Beginning Sort Yard Operator. This position will contribute to a safe and efficient working environment as a member of the flow-to-work log yard team, operating various pieces of log handling equipment, participating in cleanup activities, and other duties as assigned.

This is a full-time position. Hourly employees are represented by the IAM-AW Union. Benefits (in accordance with the Labor Agreement) include medical, dental, vision, 401k plans, vacation, and holidays. Rate of pay is $33.240 with potential of reaching $34.675 per hour.

Key Functions:

Committed to work safely and adhere to log yard safety proceduresSafely and competently operate equipment associated with all aspects of log handling (unloading and loading trucks, sorting, stacking and transporting)Recognize various log species and sortsPerform daily equipment inspections and complete preventive maintenance proceduresCollaborate with team members, as well as work independentlyContribute positively within a highly efficient and safe work teamAdapt to job assignment changes and flow to work as neededPerform overtime duties when needed to meet customer demandsPrioritize work schedule and work under pressureHigh school diploma or equivalentPersonal commitment to working safe in all situationsValid driver’s licenseAbility to operate various pieces of equipment (including but not limited to log stacker, scoop, log shovelExperience working in a log yard and/or operating log handling equipment preferredGeneral knowledge of log species and sorts, handling logs in and out of storage decks, unloading and loading log trucksObtain and maintain a TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Credential)Successful candidate must be available to work all shifts (days, swing and weekend)Complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check

This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.


What We Offer
Compensation: Your wages and benefits are set by the labor agreement between Weyerhaeuser and the union representing employees at this work site. Rate of pay is $33.240 with potential of reaching $34.675 per hour.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: This position receives paid vacation eligibility in accordance with our union collective bargaining agreement. We offer paid vacation and holidays, more information can be provided upon request.

About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

High school diploma or equivalentPersonal commitment to working safe in all situationsValid driver’s licenseAbility to operate various pieces of equipment (including but not limited to log stacker, scoop, log shovelExperience working in a log yard and/or operating log handling equipment preferredGeneral knowledge of log species and sorts, handling logs in and out of storage decks, unloading and loading log trucksObtain and maintain a TWIC card (Transportation Workers Identification Credential)Successful candidate must be available to work all shifts (days, swing and weekend)Complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check

This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.


What We Offer
Compensation: Your wages and benefits are set by the labor agreement between Weyerhaeuser and the union representing employees at this work site. Rate of pay is $33.240 with potential of reaching $34.675 per hour.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your family will be covered by our comprehensive health benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: This position receives paid vacation eligibility in accordance with our union collective bargaining agreement. We offer paid vacation and holidays, more information can be provided upon request.

About Timberlands
We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits.
For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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