Quality Control Technician

Rex Lumber; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Teladoc telemedicine

Wellness incentives

Paid Time Off

7 paid holidays

Job summary

Rex Lumber in Troy, Alabama seeks a Quality Control Technician to monitor sawmill and planer mill operations, ensuring lumber meets quality and dimensional specifications. The role emphasizes accurate measurements, data recording, and collaboration with mill staff to maximize recovery and product quality.

You will perform daily quality checks, document findings, and help improve processes in a physically active industrial environment, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive or physical tasks in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with lumber production processes and quality specs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor planer and sawmill machine centers for accurate lumber production.
• Record lumber thickness and width and document inspection results.
• Conduct daily quality checks and report off-spec material.
• Assist operators in correcting lumber out of specification and train staff on quality issues.
• Generate production and quality reports and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Gauge monitoring

Sawmill machinery

Quality standards

Team communication

Data entry

Physical stamina

Independent work

Job description

About Rex Lumber

Rex Lumber has been family-owned and operated for over 90 years and is an industry leader in Southern Yellow Pine manufacturing. With operations across Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, Rex Lumber employs more than 700 team members and is committed to producing high-quality lumber while investing in the people and communities we serve.

We believe in long-term careers, strong safety culture, and continuous improvement. At Rex Lumber, quality is not just inspected—it is built into every step of the process.

Position Summary

The Quality Control Technician works within the sawmill and planer mill operations at our Troy, Alabama facility, monitoring machine centers and production processes to ensure lumber meets quality and dimensional specifications. This role is critical to maximizing lumber recovery, maintaining product quality, and supporting efficient mill operations.

This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, comfortable in a physically active industrial environment, and interested in developing a long-term career in lumber manufacturing.

• Continuously monitor planer and sawmill machine centers for accurate lumber production
• Measure and record lumber thickness and width at designated machine centers following established procedures
• Perform daily manufacturing quality checks to ensure machine centers are operating at optimal levels
• Document inspection findings, maintain quality records, and communicate off-specification issues to mill personnel
• Assist mill operators in correcting lumber that is out of specification
• Provide guidance and training to mill personnel on identifying and reporting quality issues
• Generate reports showing performance trends and key quality indicators
• Complete production tallies, downtime tallies, and daily reports as required
• Assist the supervisor in developing and improving quality processes across other mill areas as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform repetitive or continuous physical tasks over time
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, and stand for extended periods
• Understanding of lumber manufacturing processes and quality standards
• Understanding of the relationship between lumber volume, value, and recovery
• Working knowledge of planer and sawmill machinery
• General knowledge of optimization principles
• Basic computer skills for data entry, reporting, and recordkeeping
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators and supervisors
• Ability to monitor gauges, dials, and indicators to ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all area- and machine center-specific safety regulations
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hardhat, safety glasses, and hearing protection
• Do not enter restricted areas without authorization
• Immediately report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to a supervisor
• Request assistance when tasks exceed individual knowledge or ability
• Visually inspect equipment and work areas before operation
• Eliminate unsafe conditions whenever possible
• Follow standard lockout/tagout procedures when required
• Use proper lifting techniques by lifting with legs—not the back
• Never approach a saw while it is running
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

• Company-paid health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Telemedicine program through Teladoc
• Wellness incentives
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 paid holidays properly. We'll produce final description correctly. We'll output JSON after. But please ensure that the JSON content is syntactically correct. Let's build the final JSON now.}