Sawyer (Natchez)

WORK WHERE YOU COME FIRST.

At Jones Lumber, you are not an employee. You are a vital part of our team who, for over 70 years, have kept safety and our core values at the center of everything we do. We invite you to see how your career can grow at a company that puts your happiness above all.

The Sawyer Position will be invested in Jones Lumber. The Employee will be brought into the safety culture. Sawyers are needed at various stations such as Headrig, Resaw, and Trim Saw. They will have several responsibilities on location and should take full ownership of their position.
General Responsibilities

• Work safely - know, understand, and follow all safety rules
• Cut hardwood lumber and timber using a circular saw
• Clean up equipment daily
• Record and maintain a daily log
• Perform weekly and routine maintenance on the machine
• Safely maintain the flow of the product
• Utilize hand tools to clean up sawmill debris

Qualifications

• Jones Core Values (Integrity, Passion, Unity, Sustainability, Humility)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience operating a circular saw
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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 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 prolonged periods
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time

Benefits Offered

• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Match
• Employer Paid Group Life/AD&D
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Cancer Coverage
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Accident
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Jones Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, veteran status, disability, color, religion, sex, national origin, any other federally protected class.