What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sawmill Trimmer Operator position at The Westervelt Company?
| Westervelt Lumber Thomasville, AL | |||
| JOB OVERVIEW | |||
| JOB TITLE | Trimmer Operator | ||
| JOB NO. / ID | A56454 | REVISION DATE | |
| JOB LOCATION | Thomasville, AL | ||
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION | The Trimmer Operator will feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers. | ||
| DIVISION / DEPARTMENT | Production | ||
| SUBDIVISION | Sawmill | REPORTS TO TITLE | Sawmill Supervisor |
| POSITION DETAILS | |||
| FULL-TIME | 40 | HOURS PER WEEK | |
| NONEXEMPT | |||
| DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION | • Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers. • Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications. • Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed. • Push dual control buttons and move controls to start, stop, or adjust machinery and equipment. • Perform size checks when needed. • Identify and mark materials, products, and samples, following instructions. • Perform pre-shift inspections to ensure quality production. • Must be attentive to ensure cross ups do not occur. | ||
| 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 enviroment. | ||
| 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 |