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CHIP MILL OPERATOR

4/20/2026

Operates heavy machinery including grapples loaders and chipping units to process logs into wood chips. Performs routine preventative maintenance and monitors equipment performance to ensure operational efficiency.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

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

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates Grapples Loader and Chipping Machine to Reduce Logs and Logging Waste to Wood Chips.
Adjusts Speed and Opening of Feed Rolls According to Log Diameter, and Activates Feed Rolls that pushes Logs through Chipper Unit.
Monitors Gauges and Adjusts Speed and Opening of Feed Rolls to Prevent Equipment Strain.
Replaces Defective Chipping Knives, Using Wrenches and Feeler Gauges.
Control Opening of Debarker that Removes Bark from Log Before Chipping.
Performs and Completes All Items Listed on Preventative Maintenance Sheets at the Beginning of each Shift.
Effectively Communicate to All Team Members and Management Any Equipment Deficiencies.
Meticulous Attention to Detail; Able to Follow Instruction Both Written and Verbal.
Ensure Workers Adhere to Local, State and Federal Codes and Regulations.
Perform Other Related Duties as Assigned.

Requirements

HIGHLAND PELLETS BENEFIT PACKAGE:

Medical - Employee premiums paid to a total of $500 per month. (this covers employee only and some of children/spouse if that coverage is chosen.)
Dental - Employee only premium paid.
Vision - Employee only premium paid.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage paid.
$100,000 of Employer Paid Life Insurance (65% at age 65, 50% at age 70) coverage paid, with an additional Voluntary Life option Employee paid up to 5x the annual salaried wage.
401K Employer match 100% up to 3% and 50% up to 5%.
Two weeks vacation (prorated based on start or term date) accruing at 1.54 hours per pay period as of first week of work.
10 paid Holidays.

Highland Pellets is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Skills

Heavy machinery operationEquipment maintenanceAttention to detailCommunicationSafety complianceTechnical troubleshootingPreventative maintenance