Tree Milling & Material Processing Manager
Oversee and manage all aspects of the Tree Milling & Processing Yard, including personnel, material management, logistics, task sequence, and safety; ensuring project goals are achieved; and providing leadership and supervision for the team in order to achieve a safe, healthy, productive, cohesive, and positive workplace. This is a full-time position, 35-40 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Work location at Redistribution Center and Kalaeloa Yard
Compensation:
● Position pays $21.50 per hour to start
● Health and prescription drug insurance (HMAA)
● Voluntary dental & vision insurance available (HDS / HMAA)
● Paid vacation and sick time
● $200 material credit at Re-use Hawaiʻi & employee discount
● Retirement Plan (Vanguard 403B)
● Work Boot stipend after probationary period.
Position Responsibilities:
● Utilize Lucas Mill Dedicated Slabber DSM23 and chainsaw to cut salvaged tree logs into slabs
● De-nail salvaged lumber.
● Use proper stacking and drying techniques to prevent damage to milled slabs.
● Ensure proper documentation and inventory of milled slabs and processed lumber.
● Work with salvaged tree logs and prepare them for reuse by learning the proper techniques for milling, stacking, and drying
● Develop our Tree Reclamation Program.
● Facilitate and coordinate transport of milled slabs and processed lumber to Redistribution Center.
● Maintain a clean and organized yard
● Maintain tools and equipment, including sharpening saw blades
● Manage and direct crew members
● Research, set up, and ongoing management of solar kiln.
● Delegate tasks to crew members and keep crew motivated and on task
● Outreach to arborists, landscapers, and City & County/State departments for tree donations.
● Work in collaboration with Redistribution staff.
● Ensure all duties of material processing department are being done when not milling or performing outreach.
● Participate in the recruitment of crew members and manage training for all new hires.
Qualifications:
● Valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract.
● Some construction background and experience a plus, but will train on use of chainsaw and mill
● Experience using hand and power tools
● Ability to work in all outdoor elements and conditions
● Attention to detail and safety and excellent communication skills
● Commitment to reducing waste and providing the community with an affordable building material resource
● Ability to work as a collaborative team member
● Enjoy physically demanding work, including but not limited to, the ability to perform repetitive tasks and conduct repeated movement like bending, standing, walking, prying, stooping, carrying, and other related tasks.
● Ability to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed and soled boots, gloves, ear protection, and respirator when required
Physical requirements:
● Position requires manipulating 60+lbs throughout the work day by utilizing tools and proper equipment.
● Ability to perform intense and repetitive physical work including bending, lifting & moving material, standing, walking.
General Requirements:
● Cell phone and email communication.
● 3 good professional references (no friends or family).
● Ability to learn to operate a forklift.
● Non-profit experience is a plus
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