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/D Job Type: Full-time Salary: From $21.95 per hour Benefits: • 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 benefits Schedule: • 12-hour shift Shift availability: • Day Shift (Required) • Night Shift (Required) • Overnight Shift (Required)