noun
- a conveyor system in a lumber mill where freshly sawed (green) lumber is sorted, graded, and prepared for drying or further processing
Usage: industry-specific; forestry and lumber manufacturing
Examples
- The greenchain operator inspected each board for defects before it moved to the kiln.
- Workers on the greenchain sorted the freshly cut lumber by grade and thickness.
- The mill upgraded its greenchain system to increase production efficiency.
- Lumber moves quickly through the greenchain after leaving the saw.
- She started her career working on the greenchain at the local sawmill.