Urban Wood Milling is a small sawmill that recovers urban hardwood logs from across Northen Virginia and then processes them into commercial lumber and pallet products. We are looking for a dependable individual who wants to learn sawmill operation, equipment operation, and proper lumber grading and handling practices.
No sawmill experience required. We are willing to train the right person. This is a hands on position in a small production sawmill that is growing. You will gain experience in log processing, skidsteer operation, sawmill production, lumber grading, and inventory managment.
Job Duties
- Sort, stack, and handle hardwood lumber
- Operate the edger and assist with sawmill operations
- Loader operation
- Maintain a consistant flow of material throughout the day
- Learn to identify lumber grades and quality standards
- Maintain a clean and safe working enviroment
What We're Looking For
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Ability to arrive on time
- Able to work outside year round
- Have the ability to perform physical work consistently throughout the day
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following is helpful but not required:
- Landscaping
- Tree Service
- Farming
- Warehousing
- Manufacturing
- Construction
Pay & Advancement
Starting pay is $18.00/hr.
Employees who become productive operators are eligible for wage increases and production-based bonuses. Opportunities exist to advance into equiptment operation and higher-responsibility production roles. We are building a long term team and are looking for someone interested in developing valuable skills and growing with the company.
Schedule
- Monday-Friday: 6:30am-3:00pm
- Day shift
- Full time
- Overtime opportunities available
To Apply
Please Include:
- Recent work history
- Any relevant experience
Applicants with a willingness to work and learn are encouraged to apply.
Reliable attendance is essential for this position.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
Application Question(s):
- Do you consider yourself mechanically inclined?
- Have you previously worked in a physically demanding job? If so, what?
- Why are you interested in working at a sawmill?
- What is the longest job you held and what was it?
- Are you comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Including heat, cold, mud and dusty enviroments.
- Can you pass a drug test?
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Clifton, VA 20124 (Required)
Work Location: In person
