Sawmill Sorter Operator at The Westervelt Company

Thomasville, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

22.93

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sorter Operation, Machine Operation, Lumber Handling, Conveyor Operation, Hoisting Controls, Pre-shift Inspections, Area Maintenance, Fall Protection Usage, Teamwork, Safety Adherence, Mobile Equipment Operation, Troubleshooting

Industry

Forestry and Logging

Description

SAWMILL SORTER OPERATOR ---------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION Westervelt Lumber manufactures high quality wood products using only sustainably sourced wood from our own land and other privately held land to ensure we are responsibly managing our natural resources. 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, 401k, Paid Vacation, and a Flexible Spending Account. If you are an experienced Sawmill Sorter Operator we would love to talk to you about joining our Thomasville, AL team. ---------------------------------------- DAY IN THE LIFE As the Sorter Operator, you 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; activating conveyor chain that positions lumber stack over hoist; moving controls to lift hoist and slide single layers of lumber onto chains of sorting machine where boards drop into storage bins according to length. ---------------------------------------- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Operator must be focused at all times to prevent cross ups and damage to the sorter. * Required to complete pre-shift inspections * Required to maintain a clean work area. * Ability to wear fall protection equipment and work from elevated heights. ---------------------------------------- WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 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. Preferred 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. ---------------------------------------- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * 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. ---------------------------------------- READY TO APPLY? If you’re passionate about safety and ready to grow your career in production operations, we’d love to hear from you. The starting rate of pay for this position is $22.93 per hour.

Responsibilities

The Sorter Operator assists the stacker operator by running the sorter machine to continuously transfer lumber from sort bins to the stacker infeed, preventing downtime. This involves activating conveyors, positioning lumber hoists, and moving controls to drop boards into storage bins based on length.