Relief Operator - Sawmill

Hood Lumber; Waynesboro (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Cancer insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hood Industries, Inc. in Waynesboro, MS is seeking a Sawmill Relief Operator to learn and operate multiple sawmill machines. The role covers cross-training for vacation and absence coverage while emphasizing safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include operating equipment such as sorter, trimmer, edger, curve saw, debarker, stacker and head rig, maintaining a clean work area, and communicating with other departments to resolve production issues. High school diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules.
• Experience in sawmill, manufacturing, or industrial setting preferred.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train on production and mobile equipment to cover vacations/absences.
• Promote a safe work environment by adhering to safety guidelines and procedures.
• Learn and perform multiple operator functions within the sawmill to achieve performance targets.
• Apply work processes to increase productivity and reduce waste of usable products.
• Communicate with other departments and management to report problems affecting production.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Operate sawmill equipment such as Sorter, Trimmer, Edger, Curve Saw, Debarker, Stacker, and Head Rig.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Decision making

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

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 Sawmill 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