Quality Control Technician

Job Posting Title

Quality Control Technician

Location: Rex Lumber – Troy, Alabama
Department: Sawmill / Planer Mill

About Rex Lumber

Rex Lumber has been family-owned and operated for over 90 years and is an industry leader in Southern Yellow Pine manufacturing. With operations across Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, Rex Lumber employs more than 700 team members and is committed to producing high-quality lumber while investing in the people and communities we serve.

We believe in long-term careers, strong safety culture, and continuous improvement. At Rex Lumber, quality is not just inspected—it is built into every step of the process.

Position Summary

The Quality Control Technician works within the sawmill and planer mill operations at our Troy, Alabama facility, monitoring machine centers and production processes to ensure lumber meets quality and dimensional specifications. This role is critical to maximizing lumber recovery, maintaining product quality, and supporting efficient mill operations.

This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, comfortable in a physically active industrial environment, and interested in developing a long-term career in lumber manufacturing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor planer and sawmill machine centers for accurate lumber production

• Measure and record lumber thickness and width at designated machine centers following established procedures

• Perform daily manufacturing quality checks to ensure machine centers are operating at optimal levels

• Document inspection findings, maintain quality records, and communicate off-specification issues to mill personnel

• Assist mill operators in correcting lumber that is out of specification

• Provide guidance and training to mill personnel on identifying and reporting quality issues

• Generate reports showing performance trends and key quality indicators

• Complete production tallies, downtime tallies, and daily reports as required

• Assist the supervisor in developing and improving quality processes across other mill areas as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to perform repetitive or continuous physical tasks over time

• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, and stand for extended periods

• Understanding of lumber manufacturing processes and quality standards

• Understanding of the relationship between lumber volume, value, and recovery

• Working knowledge of planer and sawmill machinery

• General knowledge of optimization principles

• Basic computer skills for data entry, reporting, and recordkeeping

• Strong attention to detail and observational skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with operators and supervisors

• Ability to monitor gauges, dials, and indicators to ensure equipment is functioning properly

• Basic mathematical skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Safety Responsibilities

• Follow all area- and machine center-specific safety regulations

• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hardhat, safety glasses, and hearing protection

• Do not enter restricted areas without authorization

• Immediately report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to a supervisor

• Request assistance when tasks exceed individual knowledge or ability

• Visually inspect equipment and work areas before operation

• Eliminate unsafe conditions whenever possible

• Follow standard lockout/tagout procedures when required

• Use proper lifting techniques by lifting with legs—not the back

• Never approach a saw while it is running

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

Benefits & Perks

• Company-paid health insurance

• Prescription drug coverage

• Dental and vision insurance

• Telemedicine program through Teladoc

• Wellness incentives

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 7 paid holidays

• Term life, accidental death, and critical care insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Strive Rewards Program

• Employee referral program

• Safety incentives

• Uniform rental program

• Boot loan program

Ready to Apply?

If you are detail-oriented, safety-focused, and interested in building a long-term career in lumber manufacturing at our Troy, Alabama facility, we encourage you to apply and join the Rex Lumber team.