Debarker / Bucksaw Operator

Overview

Humboldt Sawmill Company, LLC (HSC) is looking for an experienced Debarker/Bucksaw Operator to join our Sawmill Operations team in Scotia, CA for Swing Shift.

This is a non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $27.65 and includes benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401K match.

Responsibilities

Operates Debarker / Bucksaw machine to remove bark from logs prior to entering the mill, in a safe and productive manner.

• Operate hand console to move logs through Debarker system, and operate Debarker to remove all bark from logs.
• Monitor conveyors to prevent plug ups.
• Inspect Debarker machine every day, and check lubrication system.
• Recognize possible problems and report them to team leader, supervisor or maintenance as required.
• Operate chain saw as required.
• Clean log length scanner optics and banner arrays.
• Communicate regularly with other team members and participate in team effort in work area.
• Actively communicate and be proactive with team members and supervisors.
• Respond to supervisor’s direction and team member requests as instructed in a safe and responsible manner.
• Other duties as necessary.
• Monitor buck saws which cut logs into different lengths according to cutting orders from sawmill management.
• Operate controls manually when a log improperly enters system.
• Monitor belts, kickers, and log bins for crossed up logs and clear as necessary.
• Check and clear metal detector to hog.
• Inspect buck saws daily to check for proper operation. Recognize possible problems and report them to supervisor or maintenance as required.
• Accurately identify logs by species and size.
• Communicate with knuckle boom and DLI operators.
• Operate chain saw as needed.
• Clean scanner optics and banner arrays.
• Act as Relief on knuckle boom.
• Keep equipment and work area clean.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One year of sawmill experience or 90 days of specialized training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Must be able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to climb into and off machinery and equipment numerous times daily.
• The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration.
• The employee is also regularly required to sit when operating equipment.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and communicate.
• The employee will be required to work physically with tools such as shovels, axes, other hand tools, and hand power tools that are related to forestry and construction activities.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of weight and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds of weight.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Noise levels can be moderate to loud when outside of the office areas.
• Safety glasses, reflective vests, and safety shoes are required outside of the office areas.

Competencies

• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Organizational Support: Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Valuing Diversity of our Workforce and Offering a Drug-Free Workplace.