- Operates the Sawmill sorter machinery and equipment.
- Drop sorter bins when they become full.
- Straighten lumber and assist with lumber cross-ups.
- Perform clean-up duties around the sawmill sorter machine center.
Sawmill Trimmer Operator.
- Operates the sawmill trimmer machinery and equipment.
- Straighten lumber to feed through the trimmer lug loader.
- Straighten lumber and assist with lumber cross-up at the trimmer infeed and outfeed areas.
- Straighten crossed-up lumber at the trimmer on the infeed decks, unscrambler, and outfeed.
- Required the use of a chainsaw.
- Perform clean-up duties as required around the Sawmill trimmer machine center.
- Performs preventative maintenance on the trimmer machine center as needed.
Sawmill Rover.
- Monitor and straighten lumber and logs, as necessary, to maintain product flow.
- Requires the use of a crane and/or a chainsaw.
- Operate machinery and equipment as needed to move logs and lumber.
- Perform clean-up duties as required around the outfeed areas.
- Perform preventative maintenance on the outfeed areas.
Lube Technician, 04/2005-03/2018
Jiffy Lube.
- Performed oil changes and lubrication services on a variety of vehicles.
- Inspected and changed air filters, fuel filters, transmission fluid, coolant levels and other fluids as needed.
- Installed new windshield wiper blades and checked tire pressure.
- Checked for any signs of wear or damage to brakes, suspension systems, steering components, exhaust systems and other parts of the vehicle.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner upon arrival at the service station.
Lead Deckhand, 05/1999-08/2002
Ingram Barge.
- Assisted in the operation of various deck machinery, including winches, cranes and derricks.
- Supervised other crew members to ensure safe and efficient operations onboard.
- Developed daily schedules for crew members to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Managed inventory of deck supplies such as ropes, cables, anchors.
- Provided training to new or inexperienced crew members on safety protocols while working on deck.
- Coordinated with engineers and other personnel to ensure that all tasks were completed efficiently and safely.