Job Description

Job Location: THOMPSON HARDWOODS INC - HAZLEHURST, GA 31539
Job Shift: Night ShiftDuties and Responsibilities:
Must keep the lumber straight as it feeds through the Sawmill.  Prevents clogs and cross ups on the feed belts and chains.
Primary Duties:
- Monitors and straightens the lumber as it feeds through the Sawmill, to prevent jams and clogs.
- Use a lumber pick to straighten the lumber.
- Operates the control panel to stop the chain feed, when jams occur, to prevent jams from causing equipment damage leading to sawmill downtime.
- Must be proactive when observing lumber being run through the sawmill to prevent jams and stops.
- Must wear PPE at all times when working in the sawmill.
Secondary Duties:
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
- Assists other workers when needed.
- Must keep your work area clean and orderly at all times.
- Do not walk out on the chain and belt feeds without first shutting them off.
- Must be willing to cross train on other jobs as needed.
- Must be willing to work overtime as needed such as, Saturdays, Sundays, and extended workdays when necessary.
- Must be willing to work in an environment that is noisy and dusty and not environmentally controlled.  You are exposed to the elements outside although you are working under a shelter most of the time.

QualificationsSkills needed to perform this job:
- Must be willing to work all scheduled shifts.
- Being to work on time and staying at your job site.
- Must be capable of lifting between fifty and seventy-five pounds occasionally.
- Must be capable of reading and writing.
- Must follow all safety rules and procedures in the area where you are working.
- Must have good hand and eye coordination.
- Must work well with others.
- Must be capable of learning the job within two weeks.