Hard Skills
IntermediateLumber Sorting and GradingThe process of identifying and categorizing wood products based on dimensions, species, and quality standards for further processing or shipment.
FoundationalIndustrial Safety ComplianceStrict adherence to sawmill safety protocols including the use of personal protective equipment, lockout-tagout procedures, and machine guarding.
FoundationalManual Material HandlingThe ability to lift, stack, and move heavy wood products using ergonomically sound techniques to maintain production speed.
IntermediateMachine Feeding and Off-bearingThe operation of loading raw lumber into saws or planers and removing processed wood from discharge conveyors.
IntermediateVisual Quality InspectionMonitoring wood surfaces for defects such as knots, decay, or splits during high-speed processing.