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| Westervelt Lumber  Thomasville, AL | |||
| JOB OVERVIEW | |||
| JOB TITLE | Relief Operator I | ||
| JOB NO. / ID | REVISION DATE | 12/10/2024 | |
| JOB LOCATION | Thomasville, AL | ||
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION | The Relief Operator will learn multiple operator functions within the sawmill to provide relief for breaks and vacations. | ||
| DIVISION / DEPARTMENT | Production | ||
| SUBDIVISION | Planer Mill and Sawmill | REPORTS TOÂ Â TITLE | Planer Mill Supervisor; Sawmill Supervisor |
| POSITION DETAILS | |||
| FULL-TIMEÂ | 40 | HOURS PER WEEK | |
| NONEXEMPT | |||
| DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION |  • Complete routine cleanup and inspections of equipment in mill.  • Know the sizes of rough and finished lumber.  • Required to learn multiple operator functions within the sawmill to provide relief for breaks and vacations.  • Perform daily quality checks.  • Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and utilizing safety equipment.  • Must be willing to learn various operator jobs within the mill. | ||
| 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 envirnoment. | ||
| 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. | ||
| We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer |
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