NOW HIRING! Circle Saw Operator - Lumber Manufacturing (POV)

Safety

Safely operate the circle saw according to procedures and production requirements
Maintain steady production flow while balancing safety, accuracy, and recovery
Monitor lumber, logs, saw performance, alignment, vibration, cut quality, and material flow
Recognize and communicate equipment issues (jams, vibration, misalignment, abnormal operation)

Responsibilities

• Cut logs, cants, or lumber to the correct size and mill specifications
• Maintain production flow while balancing safety, accuracy, and recovery
• Monitor saw performance, alignment, vibration, cut quality, and material flow
• Recognize and communicate equipment issues (jams, vibration, misalignment, abnormal operation)
• Clock in with the supervisor, shift lead, maintenance, and other production team members to support mill throughput
• Absorb and follow written and verbal instructions
• Follow all safety practices, including PPE, lockout/tagout, and machine guarding
• Stop work and report unsafe conditions, equipment issues, or abnormal saw performance immediately
• Follow lockout/tagout before clearing jams, making adjustments, or entering restricted areas when required

Requirements

• Prior experience in a sawmill, lumber operation, manufacturing, equipment operation, or similar hands-on environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to make quick, consistent production decisions
• Mechanical aptitude and awareness of when equipment isn’t running correctly
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be at least 18 years old

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Circle saw experience and/or knowledge of pine logs, cants, and lumber sizing
• Basic troubleshooting skills and experience communicating issues to maintenance
• Forklift, loader, or maintenance experience

Skills

• Safe operation of saws and related machinery
• Attention to detail and quick decision-making
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Exclusive discounts

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full-time role; overtime, weekends, and schedule flexibility may be required based on production needs

Work Environment

• Industrial sawmill environment
• Exposure to noise, sawdust, moving equipment, vibration, and varying temperatures
• Sitting/standing for extended periods
• Climbing steps/platforms
• Bending/reaching
• Occasional lifting or material handling