Part-Time Firewood Processor Operator

TREELINE INC; Chester (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Treeline Inc. seeks a Firewood Processor Operator to run the processing line, turning logs into burnable pieces for wood stoves. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and efficient, quality production in outdoor environments.

You will prepare the log deck, operate the saw station, load conveyors and trailers, maintain equipment, and help meet daily production goals while following OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the log deck for processing.
• Operate the saw station to cut and split rounds.
• Use conveyors to match loading, operate vehicle/trailer for loads.
• Deliver loads as needed and move crates with a forklift.
• Gather materials, ensure product quality, and maintain inventory.
• Meet daily and weekly production goals and perform safety checks.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in routine maintenance.

Skills

Safety oriented

OSHA compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Quality focus

Inventory control

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Position Summary:

The firewood processor operator operates the machine to turn trees into smaller pieces for people to burn in their wood stoves.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contributes to developing and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Maintains personal safety and watches out for the safety of others.
• Accept and appreciate your fellow team member’s watching out for your safety and offering suggestions or advice.
• Complies with all OSHA safety guidelines.
• Communicates with team members and customers in a positive and collaborative manner, both effectively and tactfully in person, on the telephone, and via two-way radio.
• Consistently maintains a positive and problem solving attitude.
• Understands and adheres to Treeline’s employment hand book.
• Knows and understands all safety procedures regarding all tasks.
• Practice work place safety at all times.
• Operate in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Acknowledges and reports and defects or safety issues to supervisor immediately.
• Participate in routine maintenance.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• Cross train in other positions as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
• Work in an efficient way as a team member.
• Lead by example by always doing the right thing.
• Prepares the log deck with logs to process.
• Operates the saw station where the road is cut and then splits the round in half.
• Uses the appropriate conveyor to match what is being loaded.
• Operating the vehicle and trailer that the firewood dumps into.
• Delivering the load when deliveries are needed.
• Operating the forklift to move the crates around.
• Responsible for gathering materials needed to perform job according to requirements.
• Ensures a quality product is produced.
• Maintains inventory by providing an accurate count of products.
• Meets daily, weekly, and team-related production goals.

Requirements

Education/Certificates Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Valid Driver’s License

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Demonstrate visual and auditory acuity in order to safely operate equipment
• Required to lift up to 50 pounds or more.
• Required to bend, sit, stand, and stoop for periods during normal job duties as required.
• Possess manual dexterity and the ability to do repetitious work.
• Work on various equipment in varying positions, either crawling under and/or laying on their back, on top of, or on a wheeled unit for various lengths of time.

Work Environment:

• The majority of the time will be outside condition.
• The operator is subjected to severe exposure of slippery surfaces, such as icy and muddy conditions.
• The noise level is usually loud but, generally within acceptable ranges.
• The operator must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as hard-hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toed work boots, and safety vest.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.