NIGHT SHIFT TRIMMER OPERATOR - GA - THOMPSON HARDWOODS INC

## Description
A Trimmer Operator works in a sawmill environment to **cut, trim, and prepare timber or lumber to meet safety, legal, and mill specifications**.
### Core Duties

• Operate trimming equipment (e.g., **pole saws, trim saws, or trimmer lines**) to cut limbs, tops, or defects from lumber.
• Ensure timber loads are properly trimmed for **transportation regulations and mill requirements**
• Inspect wood for defects (knots, splits, improper length) and remove imperfections
• Maintain steady production flow and prevent jams or delays in processing
• Perform **quality checks** to ensure correct size, grade, and finish of lumber
• Assist with stacking, sorting, and preparing wood for shipment
• Conduct **basic equipment maintenance** (sharpening blades, checking machinery)
• Follow all **safety procedures**, including PPE use and hazard reporting
• Work closely with other operators and crew members to keep operations efficient

## Qualifications
### Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (often preferred, not always required)
• Ability to work in a **fast-paced, physically demanding environment**
• Willingness to work **shifts, weekends, and overtime**
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness

### Skills & Abilities

• Ability to:
• Operate trimming tools (e.g., pole saw)
• Lift equipment and work overhead when needed
• Good hand-eye coordination and physical stamina

### Experience (Preferred but not always required)

• Sawmill, logging, or industrial production experience
• Knowledge of lumber grades and defect identification

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# ⚠️ Working Conditions

• Outdoor or sawmill environments (heat, cold, noise, dust)
• Exposure to heavy machinery and moving equipment
• Requires standing, lifting, and repetitive physical activity
• Mandatory use of PPE (helmet, gloves, eye/ear protection, steel-toe boots)

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# 💡 Summary

A Trimmer Operator at The Beasley Group is a **hands-on, physically active role** focused on

• Cutting and preparing timber/lumber
• Maintaining production efficiency
• Ensuring safety and product quality