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Tipple Operator

Hood Lumber
Waynesboro, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2025

Responsibilities:

  • Operate tipple chain conveyor to move presorted lumber from holding racks to stacking platform.
  • Moves control buttons to align tipple with holding racks, which holds requested lumber. 
  • Pulls levers to release stops at ends of holding racks allowing lumber to move down to tipple conveyor chain, which transfers lumber to stacking platform. 
  • Straightens lumber as it moves on conveyor to prevent jams.  
  • Troubleshoot equipment and notify maintenance personnel of any issues. 
  • Perform basic care and preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery. 
  • Monitor gauges and surroundings to ensure safe operation of equipment. 
  • Clean and maintain industrial equipment including workstations.
  • Perform other duties assigned. 

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma/GED preferred.
  • A minimum of six (6) months of work experience in an industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, carpentry, construction, or production environment. 
  • Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand, eye, and foot coordination.
  • Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Performs tasks such as walking, climbing steps/ladders, sitting, and standing for long periods.
  • Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
  • Ability to work outside in all conditions, in and around loud equipment.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.

Additional Information:

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, life, flexible spending account, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.   
Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successfully passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S. High school diploma/GED preferred.  
  
An Equal Opportunity Employer   

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