Urban Sawmill Operator Trainee

Urban Wood Milling • Full-time • Clifton, Virginia, United States • $18 / hour • 3m ago

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?

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