Sorter Operator Wanted!!    Humboldt Sawmill Company (HSC) is looking for a Sorter Operator to join the team at our Scotia, CA Sawmill.  This is a non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $25.65 and offers full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match and company paid life insurance.

The Mendocino Family of Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company,  and Allweather Wood), is a leading manufacturer and distributor of environmentally certified redwood, Douglas-fir, and preservative treated lumber products throughout California and the Western U.S. Our culture is based in environmental stewardship and community support. The company maintains Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C013133) certification for its forestlands, manufacturing, and distribution operations.Humboldt Redwood Company, LLC (HRC) was formed in July 2008 through the reorganization of the former Pacific Lumber Company and related entities. Humboldt Redwood consists of forestry as well as lumber manufacturing and distribution operations.                       

The primary focus is to Operate the Bin Sorter in a safe and productive manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The key areas of focus for this position are as follows;   

• Monitor bins in the sorter and keep lumber straight in the bins
• Clear jams in the sorter by proficiently using a chain saw
• Communicate safe lockout procedures to the trimmer operator
• Empty full units onto bottom chains and direct units to end stacker
• Inspect sorter each day for broken or bent tipple arms, broken pusher lugs, air valves shut off, and tipples locked in up position
• Keep work area clean

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Six months related experience and/or one month training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and memos. Ability to write simple sentences.
• Basic Algebra and Geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. 
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• This position requires wearing eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, hard hat, leather or rubber gloves, sleeve protection, leather aprons and face shields.

 Competencies

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

Quantity

Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

Safety and Security

Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Valuing Diversity of our Workforce and Offering a Drug Free Work Place