Sawmill Trimmer Operator

Westervelt-Company; Thomasville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Westervelt Lumber Thomasville in Thomasville, AL is seeking a dependable Sawmill Trimmer Operator to load and unload materials from machines and support production on the line. This full-time, nonexempt role requires attention to safety and strong teamwork in a noisy manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include inspecting materials, recording production data, operating equipment, performing pre-shift checks, and identifying materials per instructions.

Qualifications

• 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 a 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

Shift work

Safety awareness

Attendance

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Sawmill Trimmer Operator

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

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.