Description
Operate rubber-tired log stackers equipped with grapples to lift, transport, load, unload, and stack logs in mill yards or log landings. Perform pre-shift inspections, basic maintenance, and safe yard organization while coordinating with truck drivers and yard crews.
- • Perform pre-shift safety inspections and basic maintenance on log stackers.
- • Operate log stackers with grapples to lift, carry, load, unload, and stack logs.
- • Load and unload trucks, railcars, and log decks while following load limits and signals.
- • Move logs between receiving areas, storage piles, and mill infeed or processing lines.
- • Build stable, well-organized log piles to specified heights and spacing.
- • Sort and grade logs by species, length, diameter, and quality per company standards.
- • Communicate with yard crews, scale house, and truck drivers to coordinate movements.
- • Maintain yard housekeeping and safe travel routes, clearing debris and traction hazards.
- • Complete shift reports, equipment hour logs, and fueling/maintenance records.
- • Calculate and record volumes in board feet, cords, or tons using conversion tables.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
