NIGHT SHIFT TRIMMER OPERATOR - GA - THOMPSON HARDWOODS INC (49013)

The Beasley Group; Hazlehurst (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Hardwoods Inc. in Hazlehurst, GA is seeking an Entry Level Trimmer Operator to cut, trim, and prepare timber in a sawmill setting. The role involves standing, lifting, and using trimming equipment in outdoor conditions, with night shift as noted.

You will help ensure trims meet safety and mill specifications while maintaining smooth production flow. Responsibilities include inspecting timber for defects, assisting with stacking and shipping preparation, and performing basic equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (often preferred, not always required).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and overtime.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Experience in sawmill, logging, or industrial production preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate trimming equipment (e.g., pole saws, trim saws, or trimmer lines) to cut limbs, tops, or defects from lumber.
• Ensure timber loads are properly trimmed for transportation regulations and mill requirements
• Inspect wood for defects (knots, splits, improper length) and remove imperfections
• Maintain steady production flow and prevent jams or delays in processing
• Perform quality checks to ensure correct size, grade, and finish of lumber
• Assist with stacking, sorting, and preparing wood for shipment
• Conduct basic equipment maintenance (sharpening blades, checking machinery)
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE use and hazard reporting
• Work closely with other operators and crew members to keep operations efficient

Skills

Operate trimming tools

Lifting/overhead work

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Sawmill/industrial production experience

Job description

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: THOMPSON HARDWOODS INC - HAZLEHURST, GA 31539, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Night Shift, Job Category: Entry Level, A Trimmer Operator works in a sawmill environment to cut, trim, and prepare timber or lumber to meet safety, legal, and mill specifications.

Core Duties

• Operate trimming equipment (e.g., pole saws, trim saws, or trimmer lines) to cut limbs, tops, or defects from lumber.
• Ensure timber loads are properly trimmed for transportation regulations and mill requirements
• Inspect wood for defects (knots, splits, improper length) and remove imperfections
• Maintain steady production flow and prevent jams or delays in processing
• Perform quality checks to ensure correct size, grade, and finish of lumber
• Assist with stacking, sorting, and preparing wood for shipment
• Conduct basic equipment maintenance (sharpening blades, checking machinery)
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE use and hazard reporting
• Work closely with other operators and crew members to keep operations efficient

Qualifications: Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (often preferred, not always required)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and overtime
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness

Skills & Abilities

Ability to:

• Operate trimming tools (e.g., pole saw)
• Lift equipment and work overhead when needed
• Good hand-eye coordination and physical stamina

Experience (Preferred but not always required)

• Sawmill, logging, or industrial production experience
• Knowledge of lumber grades and defect identification

Working Conditions

• Outdoor or sawmill environments (heat, cold, noise, dust)
• Exposure to heavy machinery and moving equipment
• Requires standing, lifting, and repetitive physical activity
• Mandatory use of PPE (helmet, gloves, eye/ear protection, steel-toe boots)

Summary

• Cutting and preparing timber/lumber
• Maintaining production efficiency
• Ensuring safety and product quality