Sawmill Relief Operator - Cross-Train & Boost Production

Hood Distribution McQuesten Group; Waynesboro (MS); On-site; USD 55,380,000 - 59,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hood Industries, Inc. operates a sawmill in Waynesboro, MS and is seeking a Relief Operator who will learn and operate multiple equipment types to support production coverage. Experience in manufacturing is preferred, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

The role requires ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and offers a competitive hourly pay rate with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

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 usable 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.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Coordination

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Saw mill equipment (Sorter, Trimmer, Edger, Curve Saw, Debarker, Stacker, Head Rig)

Job description

Hood Industries, Inc. operates a sawmill in Waynesboro, MS and is seeking a Relief Operator who will learn and operate multiple equipment types to support production coverage. Experience in manufacturing is preferred, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

The role requires ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and offers a competitive hourly pay rate with a comprehensive benefits package.