Hard Skills
Entry-levelLog Conveyor OperationThe ability to operate and monitor mechanical systems that transport logs from the yard into the sawmill or pulp mill.
IntermediateLog Species and Grade IdentificationThe skill of recognizing different wood types and assessing their quality to ensure correct sorting and processing.
Entry-levelIndustrial Safety and Lockout/TagoutAdherence to safety protocols including the physical isolation of energy sources during maintenance or clearing of blockages on the log deck.
Entry-levelDebris and Waste ManagementThe process of clearing bark, wood chips, and foreign objects from machinery to prevent jams and fire hazards.
IntermediateBasic Machinery TroubleshootingIdentifying unusual sounds, vibrations, or mechanical failures in log kickers, chains, and decks to report for maintenance.