Chain Puller Jobs at Mendocino Companies – $23.87/Hour + Great Benefits

Are you ready to build a career in one of the most respected companies in the wood products industry? The Mendocino Companies – including Mendocino Forest Products, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood – are hiring Chain Pullers (Production Line Laborers) for their operations in the Western USA.

This full-time, entry-level role offers a competitive pay of $23.87 an hour along with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.

🌲 About Mendocino Companies

With nearly 450,000 acres of FSC®-certified redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, Mendocino Companies is the world’s largest producer of redwood lumber and the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA. Beyond lumber, the company also owns and operates a 25-megawatt biomass cogeneration power plant and a wood pellet plant, creating sustainable energy solutions.

With more than 950 employees across the Western United States, Mendocino Companies offers strong job security, career growth, and a workplace culture rooted in safety, sustainability, and teamwork.

🛠️ Job Responsibilities

As a Chain Puller, you’ll play an essential role in lumber production operations by ensuring efficiency and quality on the production line. Key tasks include:

Pulling lumber from a moving chain and placing it in units by species, grade, length, and width.
Keeping lumber straight, stacked, and organized.
Pushing out lumber carts when full.
Operating a small chop saw for end trimming.
Assisting with changeovers and barcoding.
Supporting general cleanup duties when the chain is not running.
Maintaining a clean and safe work environment at all times.

🎓 Qualifications & Skills

To succeed in this role, candidates should have:

A high school diploma or GED.
At least 6 months of related experience (preferred, but not required for motivated candidates).
Ability to train for forklift certification.
Basic reading and writing skills to follow safety rules and operating instructions.
Willingness to work weekends and off-shifts, depending on production needs.
Physical fitness to handle the demands of the job (ability to regularly lift/move up to 100 pounds).
Strong teamwork, attention to quality, and commitment to safety.

🦺 Physical & Safety Requirements

Working as a Chain Puller is physically active and requires attention to safety. Employees must:

Stand, walk, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and lift throughout shifts.
Work in a loud environment with moving machinery and occasional airborne particles.
Use personal protective equipment (PPE), including eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, and a hard hat.

🌟 Employee Benefits

Mendocino Companies values its workforce and offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry, which includes:

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Excellent hourly wage of $23.87/hour.
Opportunities for skill development and career growth.
A supportive and safety-first team environment.

🤝 Equal Opportunity Employer

Mendocino Companies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workforce diversity and providing a drug-free workplace.

📌 Why Join Mendocino Companies?

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a company that:

Leads the redwood and Douglas-fir lumber industry.
Operates with a focus on sustainability and renewable energy.
Invests in its employees with training, safety, and long-term career opportunities.

📢 Apply Today

If you’re hardworking, team-oriented, and ready to start or grow your career in the lumber industry, the Chain Puller position at Mendocino Companies could be the perfect fit.

👉 Visit the official Mendocino Companies careers page to apply and join a team that values quality, safety, and sustainability.

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