What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sawmill Relief Operator position at The Westervelt Company?
| 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 TO TITLE | Planer Mill Supervisor; Sawmill Supervisor |
| POSITION DETAILS | |||
| FULL-TIME | 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 |