Sawmill Utility Operator
$46,238–$46,238 year
On-siteThomasville, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Perform daily cleanup tasks around sawmill equipment using brooms, shovels, and rakes. Operate mobile equipment safely and efficiently while maintaining the waste system to ensure production runs smoothly. Learn multiple roles within the planer mill, sawmill, shipping, or kilns to provide coverage and support operators when needed. This role requires a high school diploma, willingness to work any shift including weekends and holidays, and adherence to all safety policies. Starting pay is $22.23 per hour. Westervelt Lumber offers Blue Cross Blue Shield health and dental insurance, 401k, and paid vacation.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Willingness to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, or overtime
- Commitment to safety and excellent attendance record
- Good communication skills and 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 a noisy industrial environment
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
- Ability to work from elevated positions using required safety gear
- Ability to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and pulling for extended periods
- Able to work in a variety of environmental conditions
Desired Qualifications
- Experience operating mobile equipment (front-end loader, skid steer, forklift) in an industrial or manufacturing setting
- Basic computer skills
- Experience in lumber or wood products industry and/or manufacturing
- Experience troubleshooting equipment
- Sawmill experience preferred
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