Sawmill Stacker Operator

Stacker Operator

Westervelt Lumber, Thomasville, AL

The Stacker will operate machines to sort and stack lumber.

Production Division, Sawmill,

Reports To:

Sawmill Supervisor

Position Details:
Full-time, 40 hours per week

Detailed

Job Description:

• Must be able to fix cross ups as they occur.
• Must have good hand and eye coordination.
• Must be able to recognize the different sizes and lengths in wood as well as the different grades.
• Ensures equipment operates properly by completing daily cleanup tasks on and around equipment.
• Ensure products meet Thomasville quality specifications.
• Ensure sticks are properly placed in stacks.
• Ensures good stack quality.

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 environment.

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