Relief Operator - Sawmill

Jobvite, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flex spending account

Job summary

Hood Industries, Inc. seeks a Relief Operator for our Waynesboro, MS sawmill. You will learn and operate multiple equipment types, supporting production and ensuring safety and efficiency.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be able to work nights and weekends, and communicate effectively. Prior sawmill or industrial experience is preferred, with a focus on teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules and policies.
• Experience in sawmill, manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train on production and mobile equipment to cover vacations and absences.
• Promote a safe work environment by following policies and procedures.
• Learn and perform multiple operator functions within the sawmill.
• Apply work processes to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Maintain communication with other departments and management about issues.
• Keep a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Know sawmill machinery such as Sorter, Trimmer, Edger, Curve Saw, Debarker, Stacker, Head Rig.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety rules adherence

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Sorter

Trimmer

Edger

Curve Saw

Debarker

Stacker

Head Rig

Job description

Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood and lumber manufacturing plants and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations located in fifteen states.

We are seeking a Relief Operator position at our sawmill located in Waynesboro, MS. You will be responsible for learning and operating multiple types of equipment. If you have experience in manufacturing, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train on production and mobile equipment to provide coverage for vacations, absences, etc.
• Promote a safe work environment by adhering to safety, housekeeping, and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Learn and perform multiple operator functions within the sawmill to expected performance levels.
• Learn to apply work processes and understand how they lead to increased productivity and reduced waste of useable products.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Knowledge of sawmill equipment and machinery such as: Sorter, Trimmer, Edger, Curve Saw, Debarker, Stacker, and Head Rig.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand, eye, and foot coordination.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Experience in a sawmill, manufacturing, or other industrial environment preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Performs tasks such as walking, climbing steps/ladders, sitting, and standing for long periods.
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions, in and around loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.

Pay Rate: $19.34/per hour

Additional Information

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successfully passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer