Heavy Equipment / Production Operator

KJS Forest Products, LLC is looking for heavy equipment operators for the pole mill located in Guin, AL. Experience is a plus, but willing to train. Competitive pay, based on experience. 

Please apply in person at the office located at 511 Saw Mill Rd, Guin, AL 35563, or email resume to: cblack@kjsforestproducts.com.


Operate front-end loaders and 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
Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment that is not functioning properly
Clean and organize sawmill regularly
Adhere to safety protocols
Willing to cross train in other roles

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous heavy equipment operator and forklift experience a plus
Kiln experience a plus, but not required
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.