What are the responsibilities and job description for the Edger Operator (Jones Lumber - Hazlehurst) position at Jones?
Edger Operator
General Responsibilities
- Work safely - know, understand, and follow all safety rules
- Input sawn lumber through edger to cut prescribed board lengths
- Handle, sort, and stack lumber by dimension, species and grade
- Safely maintain flow of the product
- Utilize hand tools, i.e. broom, shovel, etc. to clean up sawmill debris
- Some greasing and basic maintenance
- Cross train in other positions
Qualifications
- Jones Core Values (Integrity, Passion, Unity, Sustainability, Humility)
- Enthusiasm for being part of a team and working in a team oriented environment
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and willing to take initiative
- Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand eye hand foot coordination
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to learn how to get the most yield out of a board
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
- Ability to exert muscle force in repeated or continuous motion for long periods
- Ability to stand for an extended period of time
Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Match
- Medical
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer Paid Group Life/AD&D
- Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Voluntary Accident
- Voluntary Cancer
- Voluntary Critical Illness
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
*Pre-employment drug screen and background check required