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Westervelt Lumber Thomasville, AL
JOB OVERVIEW
JOB TITLESorter Operator JOB NO. / ID A56435REVISION DATE
JOB LOCATIONThomasville, AL GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Sorter Operator will assist the sawmill mill with transferring lumber from the sort bins to the stacker infeed. DIVISION / DEPARTMENTProduction
SUBDIVISIONPlaner MillREPORTS TO TITLE Planer Mill Supervisor
POSITION DETAILS
FULL-TIME PART-TIME
40HOURS PER WEEK
CONTRACTOR INTERN
EXEMPT NONEXEMPT
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION• The Sorter Operator will be assisting the stacker operator with running the sorter machine; this machine transfers the lumber from the sort bins to the stacker infeed in a continuous manner to prevent downtime.
- Activates conveyor chain that positions lumber stack over hoist.
- Move controls to lift hoist and slide single layers of lumber onto chains of sorting machine where boards drop into storage bins according to length.
- Operator must be focused at all times to pevent cross ups and damage to the sorter.
- Required to complete preshift inspections.
- Required to maintain a clean work area.
- Ability to wear fall protection equipment and work from elevated heights. 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 envirnoment.
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 COMMENTSPreferred 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