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PM Tilt Hoist Operator at The Westervelt Company – Thomasville, Alabama

The Westervelt Company
Thomasville, Alabama, 36784, United States
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Westervelt Lumber
Thomasville, AL


JOB OVERVIEW
JOB TITLETilt Hoist Operator
JOB NO. / IDA56438REVISION DATE6/25/2020
JOB LOCATIONThomasville, AL
GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Tilt Hoist Operator is responsible for ensuring a smooth flow of wood is being fed down the infeed deck chains.
DIVISION / DEPARTMENTProduction

SUBDIVISIONPlaner MillREPORTS TO
TITLE
Planer Mill Supervisor
POSITION DETAILS
FULL-TIME PART-TIME40HOURS PER WEEK
CONTRACTOR INTERNEXEMPT NONEXEMPT
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
• Ensure lumber loaded on Tilt Hoist is the correct demension.
• Observe lift as lumber is placed on chains.
• Properly even-end packs of lumber on the Tilt hoist infeed.
• Properly scan tickets to be ensure inventory is correct.
• Ensure a smooth flow of wood is being fed down the infeed deck chains.
• Look for debris such as rocks and metal in wood.
• Remove any broken or damaged boards.
• Assist planer operator with set up for change over.
• Ensure stick belt do not jam or over flow.
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

Job Location

Thomasville, Alabama, 36784, United States

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