Quad Saw Operator

Overview

Humboldt Sawmill Company, (HSC) is seeking a Quad Saw Operator to join our sawmill team based in Scotia, CA!  This is a non-exempt position, the hourly rate for this position is $33.65 and includes benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and company paid Life Insurance.  To learn more about our benefits click Here.

The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant.

Responsibilities

The Quad Saw Operator is responsible for safely operating the quad saw to process logs and maintain an efficient and productive flow of material.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate quad saw equipment in a safe and productive manner.
• Monitor saw operation and lumber flow from the quad saw to the trimmer, listening and watching for variations that may indicate equipment or production issues.
• Change saws as required and inspect quad saw equipment daily.
• Inspect equipment for broken hoses, damage, or other potential issues and perform general machine inspections each day.
• Identify equipment or operational problems and report concerns to the Team Leader, Supervisor, or Maintenance as appropriate.
• Monitor the computer system to verify the correct species and ensure information clears properly through the system.
• Operate touchscreen computer controls and monitor system messages, alarms, and machine warnings.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Communicate with other machine operators to support safe and efficient production flow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Five (5) years related experience and/or minimum of six months training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Basic Computer skills and the ability to operate a touch screen computer program
• Understanding of basic timber grading rules preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to follow instructions provided in written, verbal, or diagram form and apply common sense understanding to carry out tasks
• Basic reading and writing skills, including the ability to read instructions and memos and write simple sentences

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position requires remaining seated for extended periods while visually monitoring logs through a window and operating equipment controls using a joystick with push-button functions to adjust cutting and processing.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl when assisting with saw changes or during equipment changeovers.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as when handling wood materials.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration from machinery such as saws, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.
• The employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles, including sawdust, lubricants, fumes, and the risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, as well as high, precarious places including catwalks, scaffolding, and elevated work areas.
• The employee is also exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, when working in or around outdoor areas of the facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, requiring the consistent use of hearing protection in designated areas.
• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated by company policy and OSHA Standards, which may include: Safety glasses or face shields, hearing protection, safety gloves, steel-toe safety footwear, hard hats and respiratory protection if necessary.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.