Machine Operator
- Pay
- $16 per hour
- Location
- New Albany, MS · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 23 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- sawmill machinery operation
- lockout/tagout
- quality inspection
Also useful
- industrial equipment experience
Stated benefits & perks
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Disability
About the role
THE LUMBER MANUFACTORY (TLM) IS BUILDING THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE LUMBER WITH NEXT-GENERATION SAWMILL TECHNOLOGY. WE DESIGN AND OPERATE STATE-OF-THE-ART MODULAR SAWMILLS THAT PRODUCE HIGH-GRADE DIMENSIONAL WOOD PRODUCTS WITH GREATER EFFICIENCY AND LESS WASTE. BACKED BY LEADING INVESTORS INCLUDING CANTOS, SLOW VENTURES, BANTER CAPITAL, HUMBA VENTURES, AND RAVELIN CAPITAL.
We're hiring Machine Operators to run the saws, conveyors, and sorting equipment that turn logs into lumber at our New Albany mill. If you like running equipment and figuring out why something isn't working right, this is a good fit. Experience helps, but we train the right people.
What you'll do
- Operate sawmill machinery, including saws, conveyors, and sorting systems
- Feed and align logs, and adjust settings to keep production running smoothly
- Check logs and lumber for quality as they move through the line
- Handle routine upkeep and minor fixes, and report bigger issues to maintenance
- Follow safety procedures and lockout/tagout every time
What we're looking for
- Experience running industrial, manufacturing, or sawmill equipment is a plus
- Mechanical aptitude and a knack for troubleshooting
- Attention to detail and comfort in a fast-paced, physical environment
- Dependable attendance and reliable transportation to the mill
- Able to pass a background check
Pay and benefits
Schedule and pay: Full-time. Multiple shifts available, including days. We'll talk through what works for you during your interview. Starting pay $16+/hr. Training and certification provided.
Location: On site at our mill in New Albany, Mississippi.
Benefits
We Offer Competitive Compensation and Comprehensive Benefits, Including:
- 100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
- 100% employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Paid time off and company holidays
- The opportunity to help build something from the ground up in an essential, evolving industry
JOIN OUR TEAM AS WE MODERNIZE TIMBER FROM FOREST TO FINISHED PRODUCT.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The Lumber Manufactory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
From The Lumber Manufactory's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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