Weyerhaeuser’s log yard facility in Cottageville, South Carolina is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a desire to work in an industrial setting. At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training and continued growth potential. This position will serve as a member of the flow-to-work log yard team, conducting various production and clean up tasks. *Why You Should Join Our Team:* * High Performing , Safety Driven Culture * Starting rate $21.63; top out $28.88 * We offer opportunities to advance further, beyond the starting rate * 401K match an additional contribution from the company * Full medical, dental and vision benefits *Key Functions:* * Committed to working safely and adhering to log yard safety procedures * Perform miscellaneous clean-up and general housekeeping activities as required * Use pressure washer and other equipment to prepare logs for inspection and keep rolling stock clean * Safely and competently operate a pickup truck, golf cart, and compact agricultural tractor * Over time be trained in the safe and competent operation of the yard truck, front-end loader, and knuckle boom * Perform daily equipment inspections and complete preventive maintenance procedures * Collaborate with team members, as well as work independently * Contribute positively within a highly efficient and safe work team * Attach any required paperwork and/or painting to log loads * Maintain inventory of stock material * Adapt to job assignments changes and flow to work as needed * Perform overtime duties when needed to meet customer demands * Prioritize work schedule and work under pressure * Visually and physically check loads of logs for specification accuracy * Must be at least 18 years of age * High school diploma or equivalent * Must personally complete the employment application * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check * Able to perform labor-intensive work * Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment * Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery * Able to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, climb steps and ladders, work from height, and stand or walk for 2—3 hours at a time for 10 hours *Preferred:* * Experience operating a skid steer, water truck, ag equipment * Knowledge of raw materials/log yards * Basic computer skills a plus *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. / **Job:** **Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction* **Title:** *Heavy Equipment Operator* **Location:** *SC-Cottageville* **Requisition ID:** *01023006*