Job Description
Job Description
Firewood Processor Technician
Green Acres Lawn Care and Landscaping
Location : Belvidere, IL
Join Green Acres Lawn Care and Landscaping as a Firewood Processor Technician, where your love for outdoor work meets skilled craftsmanship. Embrace the open air and be part of a team that values quality and efficiency. This role offers a gateway to further opportunities within our company based on performance—whether transitioning to a different division (mowing, landscaping) or staying on during the winter months to help us with Christmas lights installations or processing more wood.
Key Responsibilities :
- Operate sawmills and firewood processors, including chainsaws, splitters, and conveyors.
- Sort, cut, and split logs into market-ready firewood according to size specifications.
- Monitor equipment performance and perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Follow safety protocols and use PPE at all times.
- Assist with inventory and material movement as needed.
- Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
Qualifications :
Experience operating firewood processors, sawmills, or similar machinery preferred.Basic mechanical aptitude.Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical labor.Familiarity with safety procedures in an industrial or forestry environment.Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Work Environment :
Outdoor environment; exposure to weather, dust, and noise.Physically demanding, fast-paced work.Use of PPE required (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, hearing protection).If you enjoy working outdoors and are ready for a role with growth potential, apply today to become part of a dynamic team!