What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sawmill Laborer position at DCI Sustainable Hardwood Furniture?
DCI, Inc., located in South Royalton, VT, is seeking a dedicated Sawmill Laborer to join our team. This role is integral to our operations and requires a hardworking individual who can handle physical work and make sound decisions. We offer comprehensive training and opportunities for skill development, with pay rates increasing as you advance. Candidates with prior sawmill or milling experience may negotiate for higher initial rates. DCI, Inc. is committed to fostering a supportive and growth-oriented work environment, making it an excellent place to build a career in the lumber industry.
Responsibilities
- Setting up the work area by installing and adjusting saw blades
- Emptying saw dust from collection points as necessary
- Feeding lumber into saw machinery
- Squaring up logs and preparing them to create boards
- Reading logs to make proper cutting decisions
- Processing lumber into wood components
Qualifications
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including standing, lifting, and moving for 8 hours per day
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions
- Prior sawmill or milling experience is advantageous but not mandatory
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill level, with opportunities for pay increases as you develop more advanced skills. Candidates with prior sawmill or milling experience may negotiate for higher initial rates.
Benefits
- Comprehensive training programs
- Opportunities for skill development and career advancement
- Supportive and growth-oriented work environment
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.