Chip Mill Operator

The Chip Mill Operator is responsible for all aspects of continuous operation of the chip mill, including safety, equipment operation, monitoring, machine set up and cleaning.

Requirements

• Safely operate all assigned equipment in the chipping process include knuckle boom, front end loaders, grapple loaders and bull dozers.
• Troubleshoot and operate all woodyard equipment i.e. debarker, chipper, bark hog, all chains, and conveyance systems
• Maintain woodyard equipment and machinery by performing daily checks and preventive maintenance
• Maintain, replace, and repair, all parts of the chipper as needed (clamps, holders, wear segments, knives chipper knives
• Maintain required paperwork
• Perform/coordinate housekeeping to meet and upload the company standard
• Escalate issues promptly for proper resolution

Benefits

• Internal company certification required
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job instructions
• Proficient in mathematics and measurement
• A quick learner, ability to work with little to no supervision