Millman

Ganahl Lumber Co.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganahl Lumber Company is seeking a Millman to operate and maintain milling machinery, turning raw materials into finished products. The role requires basic mechanical aptitude, familiarity with milling equipment, and strong problem-solving skills.

This on-site position in Escondido, CA emphasizes safety, record-keeping, and teamwork to meet production deadlines and ensure quality products.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, understand and relay written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools as needed.
• Ability to use material handling equipment including hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate milling machinery to process raw materials into finished products per specifications.
• Inspect milling equipment to ensure proper function and identify issues.
• Adjust machine settings to achieve desired product quality and quantity.
• Monitor milling process and optimize production efficiency.
• Coordinate production schedules with team members to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow safety protocols.
• Keep production records, equipment maintenance logs, and incident reports.
• Assist in training new Millman staff as needed.

Skills

Reading/writing instructions

Tool operation

Use of material handling equipment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

MILLMAN

MILLMAN

Job Summary:

The Millman will be responsible for operating and maintaining milling machinery to process raw materials and produce various products. The ideal candidate should have a strong mechanical aptitude, be familiar with milling equipment, and possess excellent problem-solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Operate milling machinery to process raw materials into finished products according to specifications.
• Perform routine inspections on milling equipment to ensure proper functioning and identify potential issues.
• Adjust machine settings to achieve the desired product quality and quantity.
• Monitor the milling process, making adjustments as necessary to optimize production efficiency.
• Collaborate with other team members to coordinate production schedules and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety guidelines and protocols.
• Keep accurate records of production output, equipment maintenance, and any incidents.
• Assist in the training of new Millman staff as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• The ability to read, write, understand, and relay, written and verbal instructions.
• The ability to operate various hand and power tools when needed.
• The ability to operate various types of material handling equipment including hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts when needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, while working either indoors or outdoors.
• Must be in adequate physical condition to perform requirements such as mental, physical and manual dexterity, hand/grip strength, depth perception and any other physical attributes that enable the employee to perform the job safely according to all Company, Local, State, and Federal regulations and requirements.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Ability to push/pull up to 75 pounds regularly.
• Must wear prescribed personal protective equipment when handling material or operating equipment.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment and required drug screens as requested.
• Must be able to successfully pass a Physical Capacity Assessments as requested.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, Ganahl Lumber Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. All active employees must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Your employment with Ganahl Lumber Company is at will. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the at-will employment status of the Ganahl Lumber Company employees.