Join Our Team as a Skilled Sawmill Operator
Location: [City, State]
Shift: Full-time position, Monday to Thursday from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, Friday from 6:00 am to 11:00 am
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate starting at $13.50 (Compensation will be commensurate with experience)
Primary Responsibilities:
- Operate sawmill machinery with precision to cut logs into rough and dimensional lumber
- Install, inspect, and maintain sawmill and planer equipment
- Use a variety of woodworking tools such as handheld routers, table saws, band saws, miter saws, and sanders as needed
- Provide training to machine operators and sawmill personnel
- Perform regular maintenance on mill equipment, identify issues proactively, and plan necessary repairs
- Efficiently handle loaders and forklifts to lift and load logs, cants, and boards onto trailers
- Ensure the quality of lumber products through comprehensive quality assurance procedures
- Properly stack and palletize materials according to company standards
- Conduct quality control assessments by grading lumber products
- Maintain a safe work environment by strictly following safety protocols, regulations, and using appropriate safety equipment
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions promptly to reduce downtime
- Regularly clean and organize work areas in the sawmill for optimal efficiency