Edger Operator (Jones Lumber - Hazlehurst)

Edger Operator

General Responsibilities

• Work safely - know, understand, and follow all safety rules
• Input sawn lumber through edger to cut prescribed board lengths
• Handle, sort, and stack lumber by dimension, species and grade
• Safely maintain flow of the product
• Utilize hand tools, i.e. broom, shovel, etc. to clean up sawmill debris
• Some greasing and basic maintenance
• Cross train in other positions

Qualifications

• Jones Core Values (Integrity, Passion, Unity, Sustainability, Humility)
• Enthusiasm for being part of a team and working in a team oriented environment
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and willing to take initiative
• Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand eye hand foot coordination
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to learn how to get the most yield out of a board
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
• Ability to exert muscle force in repeated or continuous motion for long periods
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Match
• Medical
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer Paid Group Life/AD&D
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Accident
• Voluntary Cancer
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

*Pre-employment drug screen and background check required