What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sawyer position at MONTANA RECLAIMED LUMBER CO.?
Montana Reclaimed Lumber is hiring a sawmill operator at our Gallatin Gateway lumber yard, just outside of Bozeman. Montana Reclaimed Lumber supplies custom lumber packages, including flooring, siding, timbers, paneling, and trim projects.
The sawmill operator has a variety of responsibilities and duties, including: milling lumber to specified dimensions, stacking and organizing milled products, tallying and numbering lumber for specified siding packages, cleaning up lumber waste from the milling process, and operating/maintaining a chainsaw and forklift. While prior experience will prove helpful, we are able to train and teach enthusiastic applicants willing to learn. This position does require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, wind, snow, ice, and heat. Applicants must be able to work independently, stay focused, and consistently maintain job responsibilities without direct supervision.
Sawmill Operator – Gallatin Gateway, MT (Near Bozeman)
Montana Reclaimed Lumber is hiring a Sawmill Operator at our Gallatin Gateway location. We supply custom lumber packages, including flooring, siding, timbers, paneling, and trim.
Responsibilities include:
- Milling lumber to specified dimensions
- Stacking, organizing, and tallying finished products
- Preparing and labeling lumber for custom siding packages
- Cleaning up and managing milling byproducts
- Sorting and evaluating lumber
- Operating and maintaining equipment, including a chainsaw and forklift
What We’re Looking For:
- Prior sawmill or equipment experience is helpful, but not required — we are willing to train motivated applicants eager to learn
- Ability to calculate things such as board footage, square footage and lineal footage
- Ability to lift up 100 lbs. occasionally
- Comfortable working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
- Able to work independently, stay focused, and manage responsibilities without direct supervision
Benefits
- Competitive Pay, DOE
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance and no weekend shifts
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401k profit sharing/retirement plan
- Holiday pay
- Paid-time off
Prior experience is preferred, but we are willing to provide training to the right candidate. We are looking for a highly motivated hard worker to add to the team. If this is you - please give us a call, stop in, or send us an email to apply. We look forward to hearing from you! We look forward to hearing from you!