Sawmill Trimmer Operator

The Westervelt Company; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westervelt Company in Thomasville, AL is seeking a Sawmill Trimmer Operator to feed and adjust equipment, inspect materials, and record production data. The role supports quality production across shifts and requires safety compliance and good teamwork.

Responsibilities include operating and monitoring machines, performing size checks, labeling materials, and adhering to safety policies in a noisy manufacturing environment. High school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willing to work any shift including weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed.
• Commitment to safety.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to change.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and regulations including wearing safety equipment.
• Ability to work in noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
• Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
• Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
• Perform size checks when needed.
• Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
• Perform pre-shift inspections to ensure quality production.
• Must be attentive to ensure cross ups do not occur.

Skills

Safety commitment

Attendance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety policies compliance

Noise tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front end loader

Skid steer

Forklift

Job description

Sawmill Trimmer Operator

Regular Full-Time Westervelt Lumber Thomasville, Thomasville, AL, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1149

JOB OVERVIEW

JOB TITLE Trimmer Operator

JOB NO. / ID A56454 REVISION DATE

JOB LOCATION Thomasville, AL

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Trimmer Operator will feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.

DIVISION / DEPARTMENT Production

SUBDIVISION Sawmill REPORTS TO

TITLE Sawmill Supervisor

POSITION DETAILS

FULL-TIME 40 HOURS PER WEEK

NONEXEMPT

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
• Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
• Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment.
• Perform size checks when needed.
• Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions.
• Perform pre-shift inspections to ensure quality production.
• Must be attentive to ensure cross ups do not occur.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Willing to work any shift including weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed.
• Commitment to safety.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to change.
• Ability to adhere to all safety policies and regulations including wearing safety equipment.
• Ability to work in noisy enviroment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to work from elevated positions using required safety gear and procedures.
• Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for extended periods of time.
• Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or GED required.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Preferred Experience:

• Driving and operating a mobile equipment such as front end loader, skid steer or forklift within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience working in lumber or wood products industry and/or manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment.
• Sawmill experience preferred.