Quality Control Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

Rex Lumber, LLC. in Troy, Alabama, seeks a Quality Control Technician to monitor planer and sawmill operations, ensuring lumber meets specifications and supporting efficient mill performance.

The role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals comfortable in a physically active industrial environment, with opportunities for long-term career development in lumber manufacturing. Strong safety culture is emphasized, with comprehensive benefits described in the listing.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Instructions following

Physical stamina

Lumber process knowledge

Quality standards

Measurement & data

Sawmill machinery

Optimization basics

Data entry

Attention to detail

Communication with operators

Gauge monitoring

Mathematical skills

Teamwork

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

Term life, accidental death, and critical care insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Strive Rewards Program

Employee referral program

Safety incentives

Boot loan program