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Log Truck Driver

Log Truck Driver

Country:  United States
City:  Skowhegan
State:  Maine
Location:  Mill Somerset
Department:  Wood Procurement
Posting date:  May 11, 2024

SAPPI North America

Sappi North America, a division of Sappi Limited, operates globally with manufacturing across four continents. The Cloquet Mill, established in 1898, now produces high-quality heavyweight web and sheet fed products. A recent conversion in 2013 shifted the mill's focus to producing Verve, a dissolving wood pulp for textile markets. Energy-saving initiatives have garnered environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Sappi North America, a division of Sappi Limited, operates globally with manufacturing across four continents. The Cloquet Mill, established in 1898, now produces high-quality heavyweight web and sheet fed products. A recent conversion in 2013 shifted the mill's focus to producing Verve, a dissolving wood pulp for textile markets. Energy-saving initiatives have garnered environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Job Specifications/Requirements:

 

  • Valid Maine Class A driver’s license.

  • Clean driving record.

  • 5 years’ experience log truck driving.

  • 1 year experience running trailer/center mounted wood crane.

  • Knowledge of DOT regulations.

  • Interstate Non-Excepted DOT Medical Card.

  • Able to continually pass drug & alcohol DOT random tests.

  • Responsible for the safe and accurate loading, unloading, securement and transport of wood product.

  • Perform pre-trip inspections of equipment.

  • Insures the truck remains in excellent mechanical condition by scheduling preventative maintenance.

  • Maintains accurate and continued record keeping in a timely manner.

  • Ability to work independently yet frequently coordinates closely with other workers during loading, unloading and transporting of forest products.

  • Insures excellent communications and good Interpersonal skills – constant interaction with Sappi personnel, wood fiber suppliers and other truckers.

  • Physically capable of limited climbing.

  • Ability to work predominantly nights and share log truck with other driver(s).

Job Specifications/Requirements:

 

  • Valid Maine Class A driver’s license.

  • Clean driving record.

  • 5 years’ experience log truck driving.

  • 1 year experience running trailer/center mounted wood crane.

  • Knowledge of DOT regulations.

  • Interstate Non-Excepted DOT Medical Card.

  • Able to continually pass drug & alcohol DOT random tests.

  • Responsible for the safe and accurate loading, unloading, securement and transport of wood product.

  • Perform pre-trip inspections of equipment.

  • Insures the truck remains in excellent mechanical condition by scheduling preventative maintenance.

  • Maintains accurate and continued record keeping in a timely manner.

  • Ability to work independently yet frequently coordinates closely with other workers during loading, unloading and transporting of forest products.

  • Insures excellent communications and good Interpersonal skills – constant interaction with Sappi personnel, wood fiber suppliers and other truckers.

  • Physically capable of limited climbing.

  • Ability to work predominantly nights and share log truck with other driver(s).

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Jaime Sayers
Email:  jaime.sayers@sappi.com
Telephone number:  207-238-3496

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