Dry Sorter Operator: Lumber Mill, Fast-Paced & Safe

Hood Distribution McQuesten Group; Waynesboro (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Hood Industries, Inc. is hiring a Dry Sorter Operator at our Waynesboro, MS lumber mill. The role focuses on sorting lumber, maintaining equipment, and upholding safety standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include operating at target speeds, monitoring bays, sorting by dimensions, and reporting issues to minimize downtime. Candidates should be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to make quick decisions using hand, eye, and foot coordination.
• Operate equipment safely and responsibly.
• Follow all safety rules and policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate sorter at target speeds.
• Monitor sorter bays and lower bays when full.
• Sort lumber by length and dimension.
• Inspect for issues in trash bay and diagnose problems.
• Drop lumber onto haul out chains without damage.
• Maintain smooth lumber flow and clear jams quickly.
• Report downtime-causing issues to supervisor.
• Follow machine guarding rules and lockout procedures.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Decision making

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Manufacturing experience preferred

Ability to follow safety rules

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Job description

Hood Industries, Inc. is hiring a Dry Sorter Operator at our Waynesboro, MS lumber mill. The role focuses on sorting lumber, maintaining equipment, and upholding safety standards in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include operating at target speeds, monitoring bays, sorting by dimensions, and reporting issues to minimize downtime. Candidates should be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.