KJS Forest Products, LLC is a mill located in Guin, AL, producing posts, pilings, and poles used in agricultural, marine, and utility markets.The Production Operator will operate automated equipment from control rooms or equipment consoles to saw logs into rough lumber; saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes.

Pay: $14 - $16 per hour, based upon experience

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate stationary deck cranes to feed logs into the sawmill
• Examine logs and rough lumber to determine size, condition, quality and other characteristics to decide best lumber cuts to carry out, or use automated equipment to convey logs through laser scanners which determine the most productive and profitable cutting patterns
• Operate automated equipment from control rooms or equipment consoles to saw logs into rough lumber; saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes
• Start conveyor system to move logs and lumber to and from saws
• Set up and adjust saw equipment and replace blades or bands using wrenches, gauges and other hand tools
• Utilize woodworking tools like hand-held router, table saw, band saw, miter saw, sander, etc. when necessary
• Perform daily preventative maintenance of mill including repair planning
• Operate a loader and/or forklift to lift and load logs in and out of the kiln and onto trailers
• Sort / stack poles
• Ensure quality assurance of lumber product output
• Stack and sort materials
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations and utilizing safety equipment
• Clean and organize sawmill regularly
• Adhere to safety protocols
• Willing to cross train in other roles

Requirements/Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Good measuring and math skills
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time and work in a fast-paced, noisy environment in all weather conditions.
• The ability to twist, bend, and lift 50 lbs. repetitively
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently, and manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• General computer knowledge/experience and attention to detail
• Must be willing to work and be trained.
• Pass a physical examination and drug test

Benefits:

• BCBS Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are available after a 90-day probationary period.
• Five paid holidays per year after the probationary period; one week of vacation after one year of employment.