Hard Skills
Entry-levelManual Lumber PullingThe ability to manually remove lumber from a moving conveyor chain and stack it onto designated piles or bins according to size and grade specifications.
Entry-levelGreen Wood IdentificationIdentifying different species and visual grades of freshly cut timber and recognizing moisture-related characteristics to ensure proper sorting.
IntermediateSawmill Safety ComplianceStrict adherence to wood processing safety protocols including the use of specialized PPE, lockout-tagout procedures, and emergency stop mechanisms.
Entry-levelConveyor System MonitoringObserving moving chains and mechanized equipment to ensure smooth wood flow and identifying mechanical jams or malfunctions immediately.