Logger Operator at KVTC | March 2024

TITLE
Logger Operator, one post.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
The Logger Operator reports to the Log yard Quality Control Manager, KVTC

DUTY STATION
Mavimba, Ulanga Districts Morogoro Region and 4 KVTC blocks A, B, C and D in Mlimba, Ulanga and
Malinyi districts, the company’s OSP program is also in this scope.

POSITION IN THE COMPANY: Junior Level (JC- 3).
DEPARTMENT: Forest

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:
Operating a Bell logger at KVTC log yard. Performing general log deck functions as directed
by the supervisor, which shall include loading and unloading, sorting and stacking of logs. It
also includes feeding the wet mill intake line.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
a) Carrying out daily checks on the Bell logger.
b) Unloading of logs from log trucks on arrival from the forests.
c) Sorting and spreading of unloaded logs to ease tallying and grading.
d) Loading of logs on to customers’ trucks.
e) Moving of customers’ logs to their respective bay.
f) Feeding the mill intake line with logs.
g) Any other responsibilities as may be instructed by the supervisor.

Requirements
• Applicants must hold a legal Tanzanian driver’s/operator’s licence.
• Experience in operating a Bell logger for at least 2 years.
• Experience in operating other forestry machines will be an added advantage.
• The applicant must have a passion for his/her work and able to work under minimum supervision.
• The applicant must be fluent in Swahili, writing and reading

This position entails extensive field work in a rural environment. Only applicants willing to work under this type of environment should apply.

If you meet the requirements of the position above, please submit your application letter and a copy of your updated CV to hr@kvtc-tz.com. Women are encouraged to apply.

Address to:
HR Officer
Kilombero Valley Teak Company P.o. Box 655, Ifakara.

NB: ONLY FOR LOCAL/TANZANIAN APPLICANTS
Only short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews.
Deadline for submission is 30th March 2024