Job Description

The Baillie Group is a cohesive, unified group of hardwood producers working cooperatively together with each retaining their distinctive and valued cultural identities.

The Baillie Group is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Equipment Operator to join our team in Williamsport, PA. This is a full-time opportunity with a world-class hardwood lumber organization that values safety, teamwork, and long-term career growth. The Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating heavy equipment to support daily mill and yard operations while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

Why Join Us?

• Full-Time, Direct Hire Position

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance & 401k

• Paid Vacation and Holidays

Equipment Operator Responsibilities:

• Safely operate heavy equipment such as loaders, skid steers, forklifts, excavators, and other material handling equipment

• Load, unload, transport, and organize logs, lumber, and other materials throughout the facility and yard

• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance checks

• Maintain safe and efficient operation of equipment in accordance with company policies and OSHA regulations

• Assist with yard organization and inventory movement to support production operations

• Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance or safety concerns promptly

• Work closely with production and yard personnel to maintain workflow efficiency

• Maintain clean and organized work areas

• Follow all safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment in an industrial, manufacturing, logging, sawmill, or construction environment preferred

• Ability to safely operate loaders, forklifts, or other industrial equipment

• Strong awareness of workplace safety practices

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic equipment inspections

• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic

• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and outdoor environments

• Ability to lift, bend, climb, and stand for extended periods as needed

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About Us:

The Baillie Group is one of North America’s leading hardwood lumber manufacturers and distributors, proudly family-owned and operated for generations. We are committed to investing in our employees by providing opportunities for professional growth, promoting from within, and maintaining a culture centered around safety, teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, should this application contain any false or misleading information, my application may be rejected or, if I have already been hired, my employment with the Company may be terminated, regardless of when the false or misleading information is discovered.”