Debarker (Chipper Operator)

Weyerhaeuser is currently offering a $3,000 hiring bonus (additional details provided at time of interview/offer)!

Weyerhaeuser is seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility. Weyerhaeuser’s Montana Wood Products is currently looking to fill a Debarker Operator position at our Columbia Falls MDF facility.

At Weyerhaeuser, we offer positions with on-the-job training, continued growth potential and a career limited only by you. We continually strive to develop and promote talent from within while offering stable employment with excellent pay and benefits. Our manufacturing facilities are highly automated and utilize many leading-edge technologies in the wood products industry.

Hourly wages starting at $27.43

Key Functions

• Support manufacturing by maintaining the proper flow of pulp logs through the Debarker

• Responsible for removing bark off the logs by effectively operating and maintaining the Debarker, Chipper and support equipment

• Under the supervision of the log yard lead maintain full production pace by effectively managing the Debarker

• Work with management, pulp yard staff, maintenance and other departments to maintain a proper flow of chips to the MDF facility

• Operate, service and maintain equipment; including but not limited to making sure all conveyors are operating properly; blowing down Debarker and chipper at end of shift; filling ring lube oiler - greasing ring and infeed roll each shift; unplugging hammer-hog and bark conveyors; and changing chain saw chain.

• Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Mechanical ability preferred

Specific Skills

• Knowledge of pulp yard and MDF operations.

• Ability to keep infeed and outfeed decks straight and assist with crooked logs.

• Ability to learn operation of log infeed deck; infeed conveyor and saw; outfeed conveyor and storage deck.

• Ability to use chain saw to cut crooked or long logs.

• Ability to operate, service and maintain equipment; including but not limited to making sure all conveyors are operating properly; blowing down debarker at end of shift; filling ring lube oiler - greasing ring and infeed roll each shift; unplugging hammer-hog and bark conveyors; and changing chain saw chain.

• Ability to complete paperwork in an accurate and legible manner. Keep track of chip trucks and pulp trucks visually and in documented format.

• Ability to work with little direct supervision and be self-motivated. 

• Ability to work closely with others; be a team player/leader; demonstrate good communication skills, and a positive attitude.

• Knowledge and willingness to use safety standards, use lockout procedures and wear necessary PPE.

• Ability to maintain a clean workstation, and exhibit good performance, safety and attendance records.

• Willingness to work any shift, work on short notice, work overtime and weekends and rotate between jobs; as well as perform any job as specified by supervisor.

• Self-starter with the ability to work without direct supervision.

• Knowledge and ability to use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). Show proficiency in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) standards.

• Knowledge of lockout procedures.

About Wood Products
We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we've been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

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.