Firewood Processor Technician

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!