PM Tilt Hoist Operator

The Westervelt Company • Thomasville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tilt Hoist Operator is responsible for ensuring a smooth flow of wood is being fed down the infeed deck chains.

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 envirnoment.
• 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.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

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

• Ensure lumber loaded on Tilt Hoist is the correct demension.
• Observe lift as lumber is placed on chains.
• Properly even-end packs of lumber on the Tilt hoist infeed.
• Properly scan tickets to be ensure inventory is correct.
• Ensure a smooth flow of wood is being fed down the infeed deck chains.
• Look for debris such as rocks and metal in wood.
• Remove any broken or damaged boards.
• Assist planer operator with set up for change over.
• Ensure stick belt do not jam or over flow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees