Log Yard Foreman

Job Summary

Full-time hands-on position in an outdoor industrial environment. Log Yard Superintendent is responsible for the safe, efficient, and organized operation of the log yard. This role oversees the receiving, unloading, scaling/grading, trimming, sorting, inventory management, and delivery of hardwood logs to the sawmill. The position ensures the mill has a consistent supply of the right species, size, and grade while protecting log quality and maximizing recovery.

Full-Time

Monday-Friday 6am-4:30pm with occasional overtime

Pay determined upon hire

Duties

• Follow and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements for yard employees
• Coordinate and supervise the unloading of incoming log trucks
• Perform accurate scaling and grading of hardwood logs
• Optimize log trimming/cut-offs to ensure minimal damage to sawmill equipment
• Ensure proper documentation of scale tickets, BOLs, and other supplier information
• Communicate quality issues promptly with log buyer and mill manager
• Work closely with mill manager and log buyers to match log supply with mill needs
• Maintain accurate log inventory by species and grade

Requirements

• Knowledge of hardwood species identification
• Familiarity with common hardwood log rules (Doyle) and grade standards preferred
• Experience operating log loaders, chain saw
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks associated with a log yard
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking, report generation, and email
• Log grading and scaling experience

Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person