Sawmill Relief Operator - Cross-Train, Night Shifts

hoodindustries; Waynesboro (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hood Industries, Inc. in Waynesboro, MS seeks a Relief Operator at our sawmill to learn and operate multiple types of equipment. You will cross-train to cover vacations andabsences while promoting safety and efficient production.

The role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and to communicate across departments. Starting pay is $19.34 per hour with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules and policies.
• Experience in a sawmill, manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred.
• 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

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sorter

Trimmer

Edger

Curve Saw

Debarker

Stacker

Head Rig

Job description

Hood Industries, Inc. in Waynesboro, MS seeks a Relief Operator at our sawmill to learn and operate multiple types of equipment. You will cross-train to cover vacations andabsences while promoting safety and efficient production.

The role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and to communicate across departments. Starting pay is $19.34 per hour with a competitive benefits package.