Sawmill Relief Operator

The Westervelt CompanyThomasville, AL
Onsite

About The Position

The Relief Operator will learn multiple operator functions within the sawmill to provide relief for breaks and vacations. This is a full-time, non-exempt position requiring 40 hours per week.

Requirements

  • Willing to work any shift including weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed.
  • Commitment to safety.
  • Excellent attendance record.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to learn and adapt to change.
  • Ability to adhere to all safety policies and regulations including wearing safety equipment.
  • Ability to work in noisy environment.
  • Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
  • Ability to work from elevated positions using required safety gear and procedures.
  • Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for extended periods of time.
  • Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

  • Driving and operating a mobile equipment such as front end loader, skid steer or forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Experience working in lumber or wood products industry and/or manufacturing.
  • Experience troubleshooting equipment.
  • Sawmill experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Complete routine cleanup and inspections of equipment in mill.
  • Know the sizes of rough and finished lumber.
  • Required to learn multiple operator functions within the sawmill to provide relief for breaks and vacations.
  • Perform daily quality checks.
  • Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and utilizing safety equipment.
  • Must be willing to learn various operator jobs within the mill.
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