Farm & Firewood | Working Foreman $28/HR + Family Medical Offered (Waimanalo)

HTM Contractors • HONOLULU, HI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Firewood Hawaii is hiring a hands-on Working Foreman to lead farm and firewood operations at its Waimanalo farm. The Foreman works directly with the Manager and leads a crew of 2–3 workers in producing firewood, preparing orders, and maintaining a safe, organized farm. The role is full-time, in person, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and pays $28 per hour with weekly pay.

The position involves outdoor, physical work and operating equipment. The Foreman leads by example, supports daily production and delivery schedules, and helps keep the crew, equipment, and work areas safe and productive. Family medical and dental coverage is offered after four weeks of averaging at least 20 hours per week.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of crew lead, foreman, or similar leadership experience.
• Valid Hawaii driver’s license and clean driving abstract.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Dependable attendance and good communication skills.
• Basic smartphone and computer skills; training is provided for reporting and inventory systems.
• Willingness to complete required equipment training.
• Ability to perform active outdoor work, including standing, walking, bending, and regularly lifting and carrying wood weighing up to 80 lbs.
• Follow safe work practices and use required protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Chainsaw and equipment experience.
• Experience in firewood, tree work, landscaping, farming, demolition, or construction.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the farm in Waimanalo each workday.
• Work with the Manager to carry out the daily production and delivery schedule.
• Lead, train, and work alongside 2–3 workers to cut, split, stack, package, and load firewood and charcoal.
• Assign work clearly and keep the crew on track for safe, productive work.
• Operate chainsaws, log splitters, shredders, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, and other equipment in accordance with training and authorization requirements.
• Perform daily equipment checks and routine care, and promptly report maintenance needs.
• Help maintain farm roadways, vegetation, stockpiles, and work areas.
• Track inventory and complete simple daily production and inventory reports.
• Keep tools, equipment, and the yard clean, organized, and secure.
• Communicate progress, staffing needs, and problems directly to the Manager.

Benefits

• $28 per hour with weekly pay.
• Family medical and dental coverage offered after 4 weeks of averaging 20+ hours per week.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 160 hours of PTO annually.
• Birthday pay after 1 year.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• MetLife benefits.
• Profit sharing.
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% after 1 year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed