Saratoga sawmill draws closer to production

As the production date for the Saratoga sawmill draws closer, there are still a few more positions to be filled. The mill currently has 30 employees but needs 80 by its start date later this month

“Finding enough employees was a concern, but it is turning out good so far,” Saratoga Forest Management owner, Gary Ervin said. “There are not many spots left, but there is always room for good help.”

In addition to actual mill workers, the logging side of the operation employs 40 people locally. Logging will continue full time, year-round and Ervin could still use some hands on that end of the spect...