Job Details

Oversee and manage all aspects of the Tree Milling & Processing Yard, including personnel, material management, logistics, task sequence, and safety; ensuring project goals are achieved; and providing leadership and supervision for the team in order to achieve a safe, healthy, productive, cohesive, and positive workplace. This is a full-time position, 35-40 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Work location at Redistribution Center and Kalaeloa Yard

Compensation: 

• Position pays $21.50 per hour to start 
• Health and prescription drug insurance (HMAA) 
• Voluntary dental & vision insurance available (HDS / HMAA) 
• Paid vacation and sick time 
• $200 material credit at Re-use Hawaiʻi & employee discount 
• Retirement Plan (Vanguard 403B) 
• Work Boot stipend after probationary period.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Utilize Lucas Mill Dedicated Slabber DSM23 and chainsaw to cut salvaged tree logs into slabs 
• De-nail salvaged lumber. 
• Use proper stacking and drying techniques to prevent damage to milled slabs. 
• Ensure proper documentation and inventory of milled slabs and processed lumber. 
• Work with salvaged tree logs and prepare them for reuse by learning the proper techniques for milling, stacking, and drying 
• Develop our Tree Reclamation Program. 
• Facilitate and coordinate transport of milled slabs and processed lumber to Redistribution Center. 
• Maintain a clean and organized yard 
• Maintain tools and equipment, including sharpening saw blades 
• Manage and direct crew members 
• Research, set up, and ongoing management of solar kiln. 
• Delegate tasks to crew members and keep crew motivated and on task 
• Outreach to arborists, landscapers, and City & County/State departments for tree donations. 
• Work in collaboration with Redistribution staff. 
• Ensure all duties of material processing department are being done when not milling or performing outreach. 
• Participate in the recruitment of crew members and manage training for all new hires.

Qualifications: 

• Valid driver`s license and clean driving abstract. 
• Some construction background and experience a plus, but will train on use of chainsaw and mill 
• Experience using hand and power tools 
• Ability to work in all outdoor elements and conditions 
• Attention to detail and safety and excellent communication skills 
• Commitment to reducing waste and providing the community with an affordable building material resource 
• Ability to work as a collaborative team member 
• Enjoy physically demanding work, including but not limited to, the ability to perform repetitive tasks and conduct repeated movement like bending, standing, walking, prying, stooping, carrying, and other related tasks. 
• Ability to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed and soled boots, gloves, ear protection, and respirator when required

Physical requirements: 

• Position requires manipulating 60+lbs throughout the work day by utilizing tools and proper equipment. 
• Ability to perform intense and repetitive physical work including bending, lifting & moving material, standing, walking.

General Requirements: 

• Cell phone and email communication. 
• 3 good professional references (no friends or family). 
• Ability to learn to operate a forklift. 
• Non-profit experience is a plus