Sawyer Operator

McIntosh Box & Pallet Company, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

McIntosh Box and Pallet Company, Inc. seeks an experienced sawyer to lead sawmill operations and supervise staff in a fast-paced pallet manufacturing environment. The role involves planning cutting schedules, reading production specs, and maintaining accurate inventory records.

Safety and quality are top priorities. You will work Monday through Friday, 6am to 3pm, with pay starting at $19 per hour and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a sawyer in a sawmill or pallet manufacturing operation.
• Strong working knowledge of sawmill equipment and lumber processing.
• Experience in leading or training employees in a production environment.
• Ability to manage production schedules and prioritize workload.
• Understanding safety procedures related to sawmill and heavy equipment operations.
• High degree of attention to detail and commitment to quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and lead sawmill cutting operations, including primary and secondary saws used in pallet production.
• Supervise and support all sawmill employees, ensuring proper training.
• Schedule daily and weekly cutting operations based on pallet production needs.
• Read and interpret production specifications to maximize lumber.
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs.
• Comply with company policies and safety guidelines.
• Identify workplace safety hazards.
• Assist team members in the yard and on the floor as needed.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills

Sawmill experience

Sawmill equipment knowledge

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Job description

Schedule: Monday to Friday 6am to 3pm
Pay Rate: $19+ based on experience

Company Overview

McIntosh Box and Pallet Company is a leading provider of custom wood packaging solutions specializing in custom crates, pallets and boxes to customers in a variety of industries. With over 60 years of experience, we have built a strong foundation by building relationships, a strong customer service focus, reliability and quality excellence. Our commitment to top quality craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and sustainability allows us to continue to provide new and innovative packaging solutions to our customers. At McIntosh, we foster a collaborative and positive work environment where we encourage our employees to share their ideas and suggestions to help continue our growth and success as a company. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Operate and lead sawmill cutting operations, including primary and secondary saws used in pallet production
• Supervise and support all sawmill employees, ensuring proper training
• Schedule daily and weekly cutting operations based on pallet production needs
• Read and interpret production specifications to maximize lumber
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and safety guidelines
• Identify workplace safety hazards
• Assist team members in the yard and on the floor as needed
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a sawyer in a sawmill or pallet manufacturing operation
• Strong working knowledge of sawmill equipment and lumber processing
• Experience in leading or training employees in a production environmentAbility to manage production schedules and prioritize workloadUnderstanding safety procedures related to sawmill and heavy equipment operations
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and efficiency
• High degree of attention and detail required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environmentFollow instructions for operating equipment and keeping recordsExecute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe mannerMaintain a clean & safe environment

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