JOB DETAILS
Sawmill Relief Operator
CompanyThe Westervelt Company
LocationThomasville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 1, 2026
About The Company
Whether it's a walk in the woods, wood product manufacturing, mitigation banking, or a unique sporting experience in New Zealand, we stand for quality. We focus on providing the highest quality products & services without compromising our stewardship to the land.
About the Role
| Westervelt Lumber Thomasville, AL | |||
| JOB OVERVIEW | |||
| JOB TITLE | Relief Operator I | ||
| JOB NO. / ID | REVISION DATE | 12/10/2024 | |
| JOB LOCATION | Thomasville, AL | ||
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION | The Relief Operator will learn multiple operator functions within the sawmill to provide relief for breaks and vacations. | ||
| DIVISION / DEPARTMENT | Production | ||
| SUBDIVISION | Planer Mill and Sawmill | REPORTS TO TITLE | Planer Mill Supervisor; Sawmill Supervisor |
| POSITION DETAILS | |||
| FULL-TIME | 40 | HOURS PER WEEK | |
| NONEXEMPT | |||
| DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION | • Complete routine cleanup and inspections of equipment in mill. • Know the sizes of rough and finished lumber. • Required to learn multiple operator functions within the sawmill to provide relief for breaks and vacations. • Perform daily quality checks. • Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and utilizing safety equipment. • Must be willing to learn various operator jobs within the mill. | ||
| 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 COMMENTS | Preferred 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 | |||
Key Skills
Equipment inspectionLumber gradingSafety complianceCommunicationTeamworkTroubleshootingMobile equipment operationForklift operationSkid steer operationFront end loader operationBasic computer skills
Categories
ManufacturingTradesLogistics
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Relief Operator will learn and perform multiple operator functions within the sawmill to provide coverage for breaks and vacations. Responsibilities include conducting routine equipment inspections, performing quality checks, and maintaining safe operations.
📋Job Type
regular full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
297
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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