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Estimated Pay info$24 per hour
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Ashland, Maine

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Job Description

Job Description
  
MaineFlame Equipment Operator 
Job Description 
 
Reports to:   Lead Operator  
Base Wage:  $20/hr
Night shift / Ashland ME 
 
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of mobile equipment, manual work with a shovel to put things in the loader, site cleanup, loading and unloading of trucks, general maintenance helper, and other duties. This position primarily operates loaders, forklifts and other equipment with hydraulically actuated implements.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Not Applicable
 
Duties/Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Equipment Operator include, but are not limited to:
Equipment Operation
  • Operate the mobile equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
  • Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
  • Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.
  • Operate equipment on public or private roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings.
  • Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the equipment.
  • Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the equipment. 
  • Site clean up
  • General plant maintenance helper 
  • Other tasks not mentioned above as required.
Safety
  • Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program
  • Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
  • Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or
endanger the wellbeing of others.
Teamwork
  • Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which
may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
  • Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and
gather ideas. 
  • Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.
Other duties as assigned
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
 
Qualifications
Education, Training and Certifications
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. required, College Preferred
Work Experience
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a wood production facility
  • 1 to 2 years’ experience operating manufacturing equipment from a control system.
Technical Knowledge
  • Knowledge of forklifts, loaders, and other heavy equipment.
  • Knowledge 

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Posting ID: 1308151977 Posted: 2026-10-22 Job Title: Equipment Operator Night