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The Mendocino Family of Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood), is a leading manufacturer and distributor of environmentally certified redwood, Douglas-fir, and preservative treated lumber products throughout California and the Western U.S. Our culture is based in environmental stewardship and community support. The company maintains Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C013133) certification for its forestlands, manufacturing, and distribution operations.Humboldt Sawmill Company, (HSC) is looking for a Pony Sawyer (Pony Rig Operator) to fill this full-time sawmill position working under the direction and supervision of our sawmill supervisor. 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. Operates pony rig, log carriage and conveyor system to saw logs into cants and/or boards.
Activates log turners to turn log, scans log to determine best approach for trimming and cutting.
Operates infeed deck to log loader.
Scans exposed face of log after cut to determine grade and size of next cut.
Operates mechanical log turner that turns log over on carriage for subsequent cuts.
Assists with changing saws.
Communicates with quad & edger operators.
Keeps work area clean.
May work in other areas as instructed.
The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate.
The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This job requires eye protection, hearing protection, leather or rubber gloves, safety shoes, hard hat, and fall protection as required
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); two to five years related sawmill / planer experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Understanding of basic timber grading rules preferred.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to read and understand instructions and memos. Ability to write simple sentences.
Ability to add, and subtract, two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate.
The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
This job requires eye protection, hearing protection, leather or rubber gloves, safety shoes, hard hat, and fall protection as required.
COMPETENCIES Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Valuing Diversity of our Workforce and Offering a Drug Free Workplace
ID: 2020-1830 External Company URL: https://www.mfp.com Street: 169 Main Street Post End Date: 1/6/2021
Vacancy caducado!