Resaw Operator

Mendocino Forest Products Company•Scotia, CA

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Humboldt Sawmill Company is seeking a Resaw Operator for its sawmill team in Scotia, California. This non-exempt position operates resaw equipment to process boards that do not meet specifications into boards of lesser thickness or width according to work orders. The operator is responsible for safe, efficient, and productive machine operation and for meeting quality and production standards. The hourly rate is $27.65, and the position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, and company-paid life insurance. The Mendocino Companies collectively own nearly 450,000 acres of FSC-certified redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, operate wood-treatment, biomass cogeneration, and wood pellet facilities, and employ approximately 950 people.

Requirements

30–60 days of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing for prolonged periods; walking; handling materials and operating equipment; and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 100 pounds, sometimes with assistance.
Ability to work around moving machinery, vibration, airborne particles, lubricants, fumes, potential electrical shock, wet or humid conditions, elevated areas, varying weather, and loud noise.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by company policy and OSHA standards.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate the resaw to cut boards that do not meet specifications into boards of lesser thickness or width according to work orders, safely and productively.
Observe lumber on conveyors as it approaches the saw and determine the appropriate cut.
Select saw settings for thickness, width, and infeed roll speed.
Monitor automatic lumber feeding and manually guide lumber ends into feed rolls when necessary.
Change saw blades and guides daily to maintain safe and efficient operation.
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.