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Woodyard Operator I Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Chip Mill Operator

Garysburg, NC

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

The Chip Mill Operator is responsible for all aspects of continuous operation of the chip mill ... Troubleshooting and operation of all woodyard equipment i.e. debarker, chipper, bark hog, all ...

Chip Mill Operator

Garysburg, NC · On-site

$15.75 - $20.75/hr

The Chip Mill Operator is responsible for all aspects of continuous operation of the chip mill ... Troubleshooting and operation of all woodyard equipment i.e. debarker, chipper, bark hog, all ...

The responsibility of this role is to direct and lead operating performance for Pulp and Power ... The Pulp area includes the Woodyard, 1 Kamyr Continuous Digester, 3 Stage Bleaching Process, and ...

The responsibility of this role is to direct and lead operating performance for Pulp and Power ... The Pulp area includes the Woodyard, 1 Kamyr Continuous Digester, 3 Stage Bleaching Process, and ...

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How much do woodyard operator i jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for woodyard operator i in the United States is $19.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Woodyard Operator I job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,576 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

Heavy Equipment / Loader Operator - Graveyard shift

Lignetics, Inc.

White Pigeon, MI • On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago


Lignetics rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 26 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Woodyard Loader Operator
Job Type: Full Time
Shift Schedule: 6pm-6am 4 days a week - One day off each week - 8 hr OT
Salary: $19-21/hour
**Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
Woodyard Loader Operator Job Duties:
Raw Material Material Mixing and Intake Process
  • Mix material per specification to ensure production is set up for upcoming days to ensure proper blend and moisture content.
  • Receiving incoming loads of raw materials and separate by species
  • Inspect quality of raw material to standard and notify plant leadership of any defects
  • Load infeed bin per production schedule requirements
  • Will cross train and help out other positions (Packaging, Clean up, Forklift) as needed
  • Conduct loader inspections and perform loader maintenance
  • Communicate with co-workers regarding status of work flow
  • Other accountabilities as required

Woodyard Loader Operator Requirements
  • One to two years loader operation experience in an industrial setting highly preferred
  • Will need to be willing to help out with other positions as well. I.E. Packaging line, Forklift, Clean up, etc.
  • Will need good eye, hand and foot coordination
  • Will need the ability to concentrate for extended periods of time and multi-task
  • Will need to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs on a repetitive basis and stand and sit for long periods of time
  • Will need to climb up and down stairs to get in and out of loader with no fear of confined spaces or heights
  • Requires the ability to do simple math calculations, use basic tools, and exhibit mechanical aptitude when conducting loader maintenance

Woodyard Loader Operator Benefits:
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • 2 weeks paid time off + 2 floating holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (FSA & HSA options)
  • Educational assistance
  • Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
  • 401(k) with employer match & immediate vesting
  • Employee heating pellet program
  • Lignetics SWAG gear to include an annual pair of work boots & other PPE

Lignetics believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or on any other protected status under state, local or federal law. Equal employment opportunity is extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination.
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$19-21/hour

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