Trimmer Operator

Hood Distribution; Waynesboro (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Long-term disability

Job summary

Hood Industries, Inc. seeks a Trimmer Operator for its Waynesboro, MS sawmill. You will operate and maintain the trimmer, monitor cuts, and assist with repairs while adhering to all safety rules and PPE requirements.

This role requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, with a focus on production targets and safe operation of heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow all safety rules and policies.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to make quick decisions with good hand/eye/foot coordination.
• Willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Trimmer at target production speeds.
• Monitor saw cuts and ensure even board ends.
• Troubleshoot common problems and perform basic maintenance on the machine.
• Assist Millwright/Lead with equipment repairs as needed.
• Fill oilers for saw air cylinders and maintain lubrication.
• Follow machine guards and lockout/tagout procedures, keep area safe.
• Use equipment correctly and report damages promptly.
• Wear all required PPE and keep work area clean.
• Adhere to all safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Safety rules compliance

Team collaboration

Decision making

Adaptability to fast-paced work

Night/weekend/overtime availability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Responsibilities

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 located in fifteen states. We are seeking a Trimmer Operator position at our sawmill located in Waynesboro, MS. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining factory equipment. If you have experience operating heavy machinery, we would love to hear from you.

• Consistently operates Trimmer at production target speeds.
• Monitors for saw cuts and ensures boards are even ended.
• Troubleshoots typical problems and performs simple maintenance on machine.
• Assists Millwright/Lead with repairs on their equipment, as needed.
• Fills oilers for saw air cylinders.
• Understands the importance of machine guarding, inspects work area to make sure all guards are in place while working, and stays out of guarded areas unless properly locked out.
• Uses equipment correctly and immediately reports damaged equipment to the Supervisor or Lead Person.
• Wears all required PPE.
• Follows all company safety rules and policies and keeps assigned area clean.

Education / Experience

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• 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.

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 of 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