Sawmill Utility Operator

The Westervelt Company•Thomasville, AL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Westervelt Lumber manufactures high quality wood products using only sustainably sourced wood from our own land and other privately held land to ensure we are responsibly managing our natural resources. With more than 50 years of lumber manufacturing experience, Westervelt Lumber produces a wide variety of high-performance products for customers in both domestic and international markets. Providing high quality Southern yellow pine lumber is what we do best. When you join our team, you join a company that cares about its employees. We offer excellent wages and an exceptional benefits package including: Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance, Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Paid Vacation, and a Flexible Spending Account. If you are an experienced Sawmill Utility we would love to talk to you about joining our Thomasville, AL team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Willingness to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, or overtime.
Commitment to safety and excellent attendance record.
Good communication skills and 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 a noisy industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating mobile equipment (front-end loader, skid steer, forklift) in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
Basic computer skills.
Experience in lumber or wood products industry and/or manufacturing.
Experience troubleshooting equipment.
Sawmill experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily cleanup tasks around equipment in sawmill and other mill areas.
Utilize tools such as brooms, shovels, and rakes for general cleanup.
Learn multiple roles within the mill to provide coverage and advancement opportunities.
Operate mobile equipment safely and efficiently.
Understand and maintain the waste system to keep operations running smoothly.