UTILITY PERSON jobs in Georgiana, AL

We are excited about your interest in a lumber manufacturing career. Rex Lumber is committed to providing its team members with an exceptional company culture and employment experience. If you want a career, not a job, and you want to experience big company benefits with an intimate company feel, come join the Rex Lumber team! You have an opportunity to join a fantastic team and be our newest contributor.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

Proficiently operate a group of machine centers and all associated equipment in the Planer Mill or Sawmill, and or serve as a team lead and assist in training other in their responsibilities and duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Replace operators and fill in for any position of demonstrated proficiency within the mill as needed

Set-up, operate and machine centers in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures

Examine lumber and make machine center and material adjustments as necessary

Identify substandard lumber so that it can be returned to recut or transferred for other processing

Measure and evaluate defects in lumber as necessary

Control material input and output, machine flow and speed

Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, and report malfunctions to a supervisor

Change saws/knives as needed

Lubricate machine centers and individual components as necessary

Participate in action planning process

Complete production tallies, downtime tallies and daily reports as required

Provide leadership, answers to questions and operator guidance and tend to equipment/ personnel issues as needed

Clean workstation and surrounding area making sure it is clean and free of debris

Train other operators in their duties on proficient machine centers

All other duties assigned by supervisor

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Possess adequate fitness and stamina in order to conduct strenuous and physically demanding tasks

Understand and follow oral or written instructions issued by supervisors

Able to clearly explain problems or give instructions to others involved in keeping operations running smoothly

Able to perform the job with limited supervision

Understand basic mathematical skills

Understand basic machine components and operation, including working around moving mechanical parts and vibrations

Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed

Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly

Arrive on time and stay on task in order to contribute to better output and reaching production goals

Able to work well in an industrial environment and as part of a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Perform tasks such as walking, climbing, or standing for long periods of time.

Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.

Ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time

Ability to work outside in all conditions.

Must be comfortable working around loud equipment.

Able to work while in a harness at heights over 4 feet.

Able to lift 50 lbs throughout work shift

SAFETY

Follow all area/machine center specific safety regulations.

Wear all required personal protective equipment, i.e., hardhat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and reflective wear.

Do not enter restricted areas.

Report immediately to your supervisor or any available supervisor any piece of equipment that is unsafe or functioning improperly to eliminate unsafe conditions

Request assistance when a task exceeds individual knowledge.

Visually inspect equipment and area before starting/operating.

Use Standard Lockout Procedures when appropriate for machine centers.

Use proper lifting technique by pushing, pulling, and lifting with your legs and not your back.

Never approach a saw while it is still running.

COMPANY BENEFITS

We offer outstanding benefits that includes

Company Paid Health Insurance

Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Telemedicine Program through Teladoc

Wellness Incentives

Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Care Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Strive Rewards Program

Employee Referral Program

Safety Incentives

Uniform Rental

Boot Loans