Humboldt Sawmill Company, LLC (HSC) is looking for an experienced Debarker/Bucksaw Operator  to join our Sawmill Operations team in Scotia, CA for Day Shift.

This is a non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $28.65 and includes benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401K match. To learn more about our benefits click Here 

In aggregate, The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant.

This position operates the Debarker/Bucksaw machine to remove bark from logs prior to entering the mill, in a safe and productive manner.

Responsibilities: 

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Operate hand controls to move logs through the debarker system and ensure proper removal of bark from logs.
• Monitor conveyors, belts, kickers, and log bins to prevent and clear plug-ups or crossed logs, as necessary.
• Monitor and operate buck saws to cut logs into specified lengths based on production requirements.
• Manually operating system controls when logs improperly enter the system.
• Inspect debarker equipment, buck saws, and related machinery daily to ensure proper operation, including checking lubrication systems.
• Operate a chainsaw as required to support operations.
• Clean and maintain scanner optics, banner arrays, and metal detectors to ensure proper functionality.
• Identify and remove metal or debris from systems, including clearing metal detectors as needed.
• Accurately identify logs by species and size to support processing requirements.
• Recognize potential equipment or process issues and promptly report them to the team leader, supervisor, or maintenance personnel.
• Communicate effectively with team members, including knuckle boom and DLI operators, to support safe and efficient operations.
• Provide relief support for knuckle boom operations as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas in accordance with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Follow supervisor’s direction and respond to team member requests in a safe, timely, and responsible manner.
• Actively participate in team efforts and maintain consistent communication within the work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of sawmill experience, completion of 90 days of specialized training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certification preferred, or the ability to successfully complete training and obtain certification.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and memos, and to write simple, clear communications.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using standard units of U.S. currency, weight, volume, and distance.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving a limited number of variables in standardized work situations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities. 

• This position primarily involves sitting for extended periods in a booth or control station, operating equipment using hand controls. The role requires frequent to continuous repetitive hand and finger movements, including pushing buttons and manipulating controls, while consistently monitoring screens or displays for extended durations.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb throughout the work shift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials (i.e., logs and other debris) weighing up to 100 pounds independently or with assistance.
• Requires continuous use of hands and arms to operate hand tools, chain saws, and heavy equipment controls.
• Must be able to regularly start and operate a chainsaw to buck logs and use tools such as a log peavey and pry bar to move logs into position.
• Ability to safely operate machinery and equipment such as chain saws, Bobcats, forklifts, and conveyors.
• Frequently required to climb into and off machinery and equipment numerous times throughout the day.
• Must be able to climb and work in elevated or awkward positions while using appropriate fall protection equipment.
• Frequent reaching, grasping, and handling of materials including sawdust, wood chips, bark, and lumber.
• Must be able to maintain balance and coordination while working on uneven surfaces and around moving equipment.
• Visual and auditory ability required to recognize hazards, read gauges, and communicate effectively in a noisy environment.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration from machinery such as saws, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.
• The employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles, including sawdust, wood chips, bark, lubricants, fumes, and the risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, as well as high, precarious places including catwalks, scaffolding, and elevated work areas.
• The employee is also exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow, when working in or around outdoor areas of the facility.
• Frequent interaction with powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts and Bobcats in active work zones.
• Potential exposure to hazards associated with operating chain saws and other cutting equipment.
• Work surfaces may be uneven, slippery, or covered with debris, requiring heightened awareness and caution.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, requiring the consistent use of hearing protection in designated areas.
• The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as mandated by company policy and OSHA Standards, which may include Safety glasses or face shields, hearing protection, safety gloves, steel-toe safety footwear, hard hats, and respiratory protection if necessary.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.