LOGGING/ SAWMILL WORKER

Mi'kmaq Nation • Presque Isle, ME • 4d ago

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1261040

SUMMARY OF POSITION: We are seeking a hardworking and reliable Logging/Sawmill Worker to join our forestry team. Logging/Sawmill Workers are responsible for cutting down, transporting, and processing trees. This includes tasks such as operating cutting equipment, loading logs onto trucks, and ensuring the safety of the work environment. Our ideal candidates are physically fit, have experience with logging machinery, and understand the importance of following safety protocols in potentially hazardous environments. Ultimately, the role of the Logging/Sawmill Worker is to safely and efficiently cut down trees and process logs according to company standards and guidelines. In addition to harvesting wood, this position will also operate and maintain the Mi\'kmaq Saw Mill. Those responsibilities include operating and managing the machines, conducting routine maintenance checks, sorting cut timber by size and @type, and ensuring safety regulations are followed. The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of timber quality and the machinery used in sawmill operations. Must be self-motivated and able to work with a team. Attending meetings, trainings, and conferences is also an expectation of this position. Other duties can be assigned within the forestry program.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must have five years of previous experience as a Logging Worker and/or a Saw Mill Worker. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have five years experience operating a skidder and/or saw mill equipment.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS: Must have a clean and valid driver\'s license acceptable by the Mi\'kmaq Nations insurance. The position requires CPR certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Logging/Sawmill Workers are primarily responsible for carrying out tasks related to harvesting and processing wood, with daily duties and responsibilities including:

Following detailed harvest plans and specs provided by Mi\'kmaq

Forestry

Using best management practices and professional felling techniques

to harvest and yard

Using chainsaws and cable skidder to fell, skid, process trees into

various

Operating sawmill machinery to process logs into desired

Trimming logs to the desired length using chainsaws or other tools

Inspecting and maintaining logging and sawmill equipment and other

tools to ensure they are maintained in good working condition

Sorting logs according to species, size and end product requirements

Observing strict safety standards to protect themselves and their

co-workers

Removing debris from the logging site to maintain a safe and clean

working environment

Inspect and assess the timber to be cut and execute its extraction

with minimal damage to the residual trees/forest.

Monitor and control the flow of timber through the sawmill and other

processing equipment

Adjust machine settings to achieve optimal cut quality and

efficiency

Identify and troubleshoot problems with logging equipment and

sawmill machinery

Perform routine maintenance and repairs on sawmill machinery and

logging equipment

Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures to ensure a safe

working environment

Prepare logs for cutting or shaping

Remove and stack cut lumber after processing

Document daily production activities and report any irregularities

Coordinate with other team members to ensure smooth operations

WORKING CONDITIONS: Outdoor forestry settings, often in rugged terrain. This job involves physical labor and exposure to various weather conditions. The person must demonstrate the ability to meet the job\'s physical demands. The job may include exposure to periods of high activity and high stress under demanding conditions and emergencies, work in various situations, including heights, adverse weather, small spaces, etc. The noise level in this environment ranges from quiet to moderate to extremely loud.

FUNCTIONS/f ASKS:

Operate chainsaws and other machinery to cut down trees

Load and unload logs onto trucks for transport

Assess trees for certain characteristics, such as safety hazards

Clean, maintain, and repair logging machinery and equipment

Follow safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents

Communicate with team members and supervisors to coordinate work

Ensure the cleanliness of the work area after completion of tasks

Assist in other forestry tasks as needed

Familiarity with sawmill machinery and equipment

Ability to perform basic machine maintenance and repair

Good physical condition and stamina to perform tasks over extended periods

Strong understanding of timber quality, species, and uses

Attention to detail and safety

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