Hard Skills
EntryManual Material HandlingThe ability to safely move, stack, and load wood products or raw materials manually or using basic mechanical aids.
IntermediateLumber Sorting and GradingIdentifying different wood species, sizes, and quality grades to direct them to the correct processing chain or storage area.
EntryConveyor System OperationOperating and monitoring mechanized chains and conveyor belts used to transport wood through various stages of processing.
EntryIndustrial Safety ComplianceAdhering to strict sawmill safety protocols, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
EntryMachine Assistance and FeedingProviding support to primary machine operators by feeding wood stock into saws, planers, or chippers and clearing debris.
EntryBasic Tool and Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine cleaning and minor adjustments to sorting chains and hand tools to ensure operational readiness.