Hardwood Lumber Sawyer

About Us:

Superior Hardwoods, an affiliate of Baillie Lumber Co., is one of North America's largest hardwood lumber manufacturers, distributors and exporters. We are a provider of hardwood logs, hardwood lumber and proprietary grade hardwood lumber products.

Hardwood Lumber Sawyer Summary

Our Montezuma, IN sawmill is hiring for a hardwood lumber Band Saw Rig Operator. This is a great opportunity for an individual with prior sawyer experience. This person would manufacture green hardwood lumber from logs using state-of-the-art carriages and scanning equipment. Must be able to determine optimum opening face to maximize value and fulfill cutting orders and production requirements; while also ensuring the quality of the lumber is held to company standards. This is a full-time opportunity working for a world class hardwood lumber manufacturer.

Hardwood Lumber Sawyer Responsibilities:

• Determine and execute optimum cutting pattern for breaking down logs
• Perform minor maintenance (change saws, lubricate equipment, broken chains, broken hoses, crossed up lumber, or jam ups)
• Communicate with lumber inspectors, machine operators and lumber stackers to ensure a consistent flow of quality lumber
• Ability to operate or learn to operate other machinery (resaw, edger, trimmer, forklifts, bucket loaders)
• Work safely and help maintain a safe work environment

Hardwood Lumber Sawyer Qualifications:

• Ability to accurately apply NHLA rules to maximize grade recovery from logs.
• Must be safety and quality oriented.
• Two (2) years of hardwood grade sawing experience preferred - this is not an entry level position.
• Experience grading green and/or kiln dried domestic lumber preferred.
• Experience and ability to safely work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Hardwood Lumber Sawyer Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Full Time
• 2nd shift
• Full Plan of Benefits

***Please refer to the "Full Job Description" button below to review our physical demands form prior to applying to this position.**