Job Description
Job Title:  Sawmill Machine Operator
Posting Start Date:  6/9/25
Division:  Lumber
Posting Area:  Operations + Manufacturing
Job Location:  Emmett, ID

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About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Job Summary:
The Sawmill Operator works in the fast-paced, automated sawmill positions and will be in charge of running and maintaining the edger, trimmer, resaw, sorter/stacker, stacker outfeed, small or large debarker equipment as assigned. Successful candidates will be good team members and hard workers.  All Woodgrain employees will be expected to exemplify our core values and put Safety Above All.. 
 
Duties & Responsibilities:
*     Monitors equipment and lumber flow for issues that would interrupt production.
*    Works with maintenance personnel to perform light preventative maintenance.
*    Responsible for Operation/Maintenance and cleanliness over assigned equipment to include:
*    Edger
*    Resaw
*    Trimmer
*    Sorter/Stacker
*    Stacker outfeed
*    Small/Large Debarker
*    Bin Tender
*    Maintains a clean and organized work area.
*    Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
*    High school diploma or GED preferred
*    Production experience a plus
*    1 year of experience working in manufacturing preferred 
*    Sawmill experience a plus
Additional Skills:
*    Safety oriented
*    Ability to learn computer systems
*    Must be a safety minded individual who is comfortable working in a production environment.
*    Lifting and physical activity is required for this position, must be able to move boards and wood pieces. Travel: This position does not require travel to other Woodgrain locations.
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

Summary of Company Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) with a Company Match
  • Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 

 

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.