JOB DETAILS
Heavy Equipment Operator
CompanyHIGHLAND PELLETS LLC
LocationPine Bluff
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 10, 2026
About The Company
Since Highland’s inception, we have taken a best-in-class approach to everything we do. From the team we formed to those proven, exceptional companies with which we have aligned our services, Highland has positioned itself to become an immediate high-level provider of sustainable wood pellets to Europe. We are a diverse group of professionals who share a commitment to excellence and success. At the core of our business is also an unwavering commitment to the places in which we are privileged to conduct business. We also know our success is only defined by how well we treat the people we employ and the environments we touch. Wood pellets offer an exciting opportunity to deliver sustainable, environmentally friendly power to the people and places who need and care about where their energy comes from. The opportunities in this space are exciting, and we look forward to developing our place in this growing market.
About the Role
Description
Position Overview
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating various types of heavy machinery to support plant operations. This role involves material handling, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.
- Operate heavy equipment, including loaders, Sky Tracks, forklifts, skid steers, man lifts, and scissor lifts.
- Manage and groom reclaim piles, addressing any operational issues as needed.
- Monitor and maintain ash conveyors and oversee the proper disposal of hoppers throughout the facility.
- Inspect and maintain fireboxes and extinguishers for assigned production lines.
- Serve as a backup loader operator during production upsets, assisting with clearing lines and replenishing bins.
- Identify and resolve material flow issues, such as plugs in bark bins or fuel hoppers, while ensuring tail rolls remain clean for uninterrupted operations.
- Cross-train in load-out operations, control room functions, and pellet mill floor procedures to provide coverage and maintain workforce flexibility.
Requirements
- High school diploma, or equivalent required.
- Minimum of two years of experience operating heavy equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction setting.
- Must successfully complete written and field training on loaders, forklifts, skid steers, and other equipment as required.
- Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
- Willingness to work extended hours, rotating shifts, and in outdoor environments.
- Physical ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding; work at heights over 80 feet; and operate within confined spaces.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, shoveling, and raking to maintain a clean and safe work area.
Key Skills
Heavy equipment operationLoader operationForklift operationSkid steer operationMaterial handlingEquipment maintenanceTroubleshootingSafety complianceAsh conveyor maintenanceLoad-out operationsControl room functionsPellet mill floor proceduresMaterial flow management
Categories
TradesManufacturingConstructionLogistics
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating machinery such as loaders, forklifts, and skid steers to support plant production. They also perform equipment maintenance, manage material flow, and assist with facility operations to ensure efficiency.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
69
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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