Lumber Grader/Stacker

Great Southern Wood Preserving•Mansura, LA

About The Position

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., makers of Yellawood brand Pressure Treated Pine, is seeking a Stacker Operator. This position will be responsible for operating the stacker machine and ensuring boards are being stacked uniformly. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and a full benefits package.

Requirements

No prior experience or training.
High School diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Observes all safety requirements, including Personal Protective Equipment.
Daily performance of preventative maintenance on stacker equipment and identifying potential mechanical issues, keeping equipment in condition to effectively meet goals.
Inspects wood products during machining and upon completion.
Maintains equipment and work area cleanly and safely.
Recommends changes to improve processes and procedures, improving quality and productivity.
Collects production data as required and inspects own work.
Identify opportunities for process, quality, and safety improvements.
Support quality expectations, and demonstrate an understanding of the impacts of quality on productivity.
Demonstrate understanding of stacker operations, including proper production levels, safety, and basic care.
Communicate effectively with employees at various organizational levels, including production, maintenance, supervisory and corporate staff, to report any issues that impact safety, quality, or production.
Ensure proper disposal of waste materials on completion of job operations.
Sort and arrange lumber, timbers, and finished goods according to sizes and grades to allow for easy identification.