Sawmill Machine Operator – Precision, Safety & Growth

Big River Forest Products; Coushatta (LA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401K W/Company Match

Paid time off

Life and Accidental Insurance

EAP

Descripción de la vacante

Coushatta Forest Products is looking for a Machine Operator to join our team in Coushatta, LA. The role involves operating and maintaining sawmill machinery, setting up equipment, monitoring performance, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will work on multiple shifts, perform pre-shift checks, and use measurement tools to verify dimensions. This position emphasizes precision, teamwork with nearby operators, and adherence to safety protocols.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating industrial machinery in a plant, manufacturing, or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and measurement tools.
• Physical ability to perform manual tasks and operate heavy equipment safely.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand and power tools.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor material flow, lumber quality, and equipment performance; identify deviations and communicate with Lead Operator.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks; ensure guards, conveyors, saws, and chains are properly set.
• Coordinate with adjacent operators to maintain smooth production flow and address jams or quality issues.
• Control and adjust machines such as edgers, trimmers, head rigs, and sorters to meet production targets.
• Check lumber dimensions and surface defects; remove off-grade boards as needed.
• Follow LOTO rules and wear PPE; keep workspace clean and report wear or hazards.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Reading technical documents

Safety awareness

Manual task endurance

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement tools

Micrometers

Descripción del empleo

Coushatta Forest Products is looking for a Machine Operator to join our team in Coushatta, LA. The role involves operating and maintaining sawmill machinery, setting up equipment, monitoring performance, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

You will work on multiple shifts, perform pre-shift checks, and use measurement tools to verify dimensions. This position emphasizes precision, teamwork with nearby operators, and adherence to safety protocols.