Bander/Strapper Operator

Bander/Strapper Operator Regular Full-Time | Moundville, AL, US Introduction Westervelt Lumber manufactures high-quality wood products using sustainably sourced wood from our own land and other privately held land to ensure responsible resource management. With more than 50 years of lumber manufacturing experience, Westervelt Lumber produces a wide variety of high-performance products for customers in both domestic and international markets. Providing high-quality Southern Yellow Pine lumber is what we do best. When you join our team, you join a company that cares about its employees. We offer excellent wages and an exceptional benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k), Paid Vacation, and a Flexible Spending Account. If you have manufacturing experience, strong attention to quality, and a commitment to working safely, we would love to talk to you about joining our Moundville, AL team as a Bander/Strapper Operator in the Planer Mill. Day in the Life As a Bander/Strapper Operator, you will help ensure finished lumber is properly packaged, strapped, stamped, and labeled before it leaves the Planer Mill. You will recognize different product lengths and sizes, inspect packs for quality, verify that straps are correctly applied, and make sure stamps and labels are clear and accurate. You will also complete routine equipment inspections and cleanup while working with your team to maintain safe and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Recognize different lumber product lengths and sizes.
• Ensure lumber meets quality standards and is labeled properly.
• Complete routine cleanup and inspections of assigned equipment.
• Ensure each lumber pack is strapped correctly.
• Confirm finished products meet quality specifications.
• Ensure product stamps are clear and legible.
• Follow all safety policies and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Work collaboratively with team members to support production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Planer Mill Supervisor. What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong commitment to safety and excellent attendance.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to learn, adapt to change, and work in a noisy industrial environment.
• Willingness to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and wear required PPE.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the lumber, wood products, or manufacturing industry.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment.
• Experience operating mobile equipment such as a front-end loader, skid steer, or forklift in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Sawmill experience.

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 pulling for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions.

Ready to Apply? If you are ready to support safe, efficient Planer Mill operations and help ensure our lumber is packaged to Westervelt quality standards, we would love to hear from you.