Sawmill Green Chain Operator — Team-Focused Production

Zip-O-Log Mills, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Zip-O-Log Mills, Inc. is seeking a reliable Sawmill Operator to pull, sort, and stack lumber on Green, Sort, or Clear Chains. You will collaborate with the production team under supervision to maintain safe, efficient flow and accurate load placement.

The role requires standing, lifting, and exposure to noise and dust, with a strong focus on lock-out/tag-out safety procedures and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must understand fundamentals of sawmilling.
• Communicate with co-workers and supervisor.
• Work to promote a supportive teamwork environment.
• Work with limited supervision
• Promote and support a strong safe work environment.
• Must be willing to fill in on off shift and overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Pulling and sorting lumber on Green Chain, Sort Chain or Clear Chain.
• Stack loads to correct height and width according to size, length and grade.
• Ensure stickers are properly located.
• Stack resaw and trim into stable units; band trim units.
• Work with other pullers to ensure safe production flow.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Report potential machinery defects immediately.
• Report potential safety risks immediately.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Downtime is clean-up and minor maintenance time.

Skills

Fundamentals of sawmilling

Teamwork

Job description

Zip-O-Log Mills, Inc. is seeking a reliable Sawmill Operator to pull, sort, and stack lumber on Green, Sort, or Clear Chains. You will collaborate with the production team under supervision to maintain safe, efficient flow and accurate load placement.

The role requires standing, lifting, and exposure to noise and dust, with a strong focus on lock-out/tag-out safety procedures and teamwork.