Edger Operator

Vicksburg Forest Products is searching for a Sawmill Edger Operator. We are looking for people who can contribute, grow, think and create. This position is responsible for a combination of duties in the sawmill. Inputting sawn lumber through edger to cut prescribed board lengths. Handling, sorting, stacking lumber by dimensions and making sure the area is cleaned. In this role, you must be willing to work different shifts and/or hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Input sawn lumber through edger to cut prescribed board lengths
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, perform lockout, clear machine jams and report malfunctions to a supervisor
• Learn to fill in on various machine stations
• Basic math skills and reading skills
• Shovel, rake, and sweep wood byproducts
• Stack and pile lumber
• The work is fast paced and can, at times, be demanding
• Repetitive lifting and working in both hot and cold work environments
• HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Prefer a proven job history with longevity and exceptional attendance and safety record
• Must successfully complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement. Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs.

• Frequent climbing stairs
• Frequent and repetitious use of upper extremities (i.e. shoulders, arms, wrists, hands) in gripping, turning, manipulating objects of various sizes, shapes, weights
• Repetitious bending, kneeling or stretching
• Repetitious pushing and pulling 50 lbs. at 30” working height
• Occasional walking short distances
• Occasional lifting 50 lbs. from floor to 30” working height
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting 100 lbs. to 30” working height with the use of a dolly or hoist height

Environmental Conditions:

• Must be able to tolerate extreme hot, humid, cold, and outdoor conditions. Comfortable working in loud environment, around moving machinery, with vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).