Sawmill & Lumber Yard Operator
Green Waste Recycle Yard – Richmond, CA
Full-Time | Year-Round | Primarily outdoors
Typical Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM | Occasional Overtime
Hourly rate: $26–$30/hour depending on experience and fit

About the position
The Green Waste Recycle Yard is hiring a full-time Sawmill & Lumber Yard Operator to join our production team in Richmond.

While we are willing to train the right person, this is not an entry-level yard labor position. It is a production role, focused on milling accuracy, material handling, and craftsmanship. This is hands-on, physically demanding work in an active sawmill and lumber yard environment. If you have sawmill experience, that’s a plus. If you come from carpentry, construction, landscaping, or equipment-heavy roles and are mechanically inclined, this could be your future.

Are you interested in wood? This role provides exposure to large-dimension timbers and a range of hardwood species not typically found in traditional lumber yards. During slower production periods, operators may work on value-added wood products made from our salvaged material. These pieces are produced as inventory for sale through our yard. This is an opportunity to develop real woodworking and carving skills within a production environment while contributing to the company’s finished product line.

About the company
At the GWRY, we salvage urban logs and mill them into dimensional lumber, landscape timbers, slabs, and other wood products made from 100% recycled, locally sourced material. See: greenwasterecycleyard dot com. GWRY is a division of The Professional Tree Care Service, professionaltreecare dot com.

What You’ll Do
• Operate sawmill equipment to cut logs into dimensional lumber and large timbers
• Safely run forklifts and handle heavy materials
• Use chainsaws, chop saws, circular saws, planers, sanders, and layout tools
• Measure, sticker, stack, and band lumber for drying or delivery
• Load and unload logs, lumber, and finished products
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
Qualifications
• Experience with sawmills OR strong skills in carpentry, construction, landscaping, or industrial
equipment
• Comfortable using forklifts, chainsaws, and shop tools safely
• Pride in clean, accurate cuts and efficient material handling
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally
• Consistent attendance and commitment to safety and a valid and clean CA driver’s license
• Live within 45 minutes of Richmond, CA or plan to relocate
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Compensation & Benefits
• Pay: $26–$30/hour depending on experience and fit
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (50% employer-paid)
• 401(k) available
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Overtime opportunities
• Safety gear provided
• Opportunities for advancement as skills grow

How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief description of your experience working with wood, tools, machinery, or outdoor labor. If your experience is primarily hobby-based, include a short cover letter describing the tools and projects you’ve worked on. Applicants may be asked to complete a short survey. Please take it within three business days; results will be emailed to you immediately upon completion. Only candidates who confirm they live within commuting distance — or plan to relocate — will be considered.