What are the responsibilities and job description for the Edger Operator (Jones Lumber - Hazlehurst) position at Jones?
Edger Operator
General Responsibilities
Work safely - know, understand, and follow all safety rules
Input sawn lumber through edger to cut prescribed board lengths
Handle, sort, and stack lumber by dimension, species and grade
Safely maintain flow of the product
Utilize hand tools, i.e. broom, shovel, etc. to clean up sawmill debris
Some greasing and basic maintenance
Cross train in other positions
Qualifications
Jones Core Values (Integrity, Passion, Unity, Sustainability, Humility)
Enthusiasm for being part of a team and working in a team oriented environment
Self-motivated, resourceful, and willing to take initiative
Ability to make decisions quickly utilizing hand eye hand foot coordination
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to learn how to get the most yield out of a board
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
Ability to exert muscle force in repeated or continuous motion for long periods
Ability to stand for an extended period of time
Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Match
Medical
Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental
Vision
Employer Paid Group Life/AD&D
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life/AD&D
Voluntary Accident
Voluntary Cancer
Voluntary Critical Illness
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
*Pre-employment drug screen and background check required
