Tipple Operator

Hood Lumber; Waynesboro (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood Industries, Inc. operates a sawmill in Waynesboro, MS and is seeking a Tipple Operator to run the tipple station, perform preventive maintenance, and monitor controls.

The role requires ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. Qualified candidates typically have a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting, with strong safety awareness and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum six months of work experience in industrial/manufacturing/production environment.
• Ability to understand and follow all safety rules and policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to make decisions quickly with coordination.

Responsibilities

• Operate tipple chain conveyor to move presorted lumber from holding racks to the stacking platform.
• Align tipple with holding racks by moving control buttons and release stops for lumber flow.
• Pull levers to release stops enabling lumber movement to tipple conveyor and stacking area.
• Straighten lumber on the conveyor to prevent jams and ensure smooth flow.
• Troubleshoot equipment and notify maintenance of issues.
• Perform basic care and preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Monitor gauges and surroundings to ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Clean and maintain industrial equipment and workstations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood and lumber manufacturing plants and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations.

We are seeking a Tipple Operatorposition at our sawmill located in Waynesboro, MS.You will beresponsible for operating the tipple station, preventative maintenance on the tipple machine, and monitoring controls. If you have experience in manufacturing, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Operate tipple chain conveyor to move presorted lumber from holding racks to stacking platform.
• Moves control buttons to align tipple with holding racks, which holds requested lumber.
• Pulls levers to release stops at ends of holding racks allowing lumber to move down to tipple conveyor chain, which transfers lumber to stacking platform.
• Straightens lumber as it moves on conveyor to prevent jams.
• Troubleshoot equipment and notify maintenance personnel of any issues.
• Perform basic care and preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery.
• Monitor gauges and surroundings to ensure safe operation of equipment.
• Clean and maintain industrial equipment including workstations.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• A minimum of six (6) months of work experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, carpentry, construction, or production environment.
• Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand, eye, and foot coordination.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Performs tasks such as walking, climbing steps/ladders, sitting, and standing for long periods.
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Ability to work outside in all conditions, in and around loud equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.

Pay Rate: $19.34

Additional Information:

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.

Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successfully passing the required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

An Equal Opportunity Employer