Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: BEASLEY FOREST PRODUCTS MAIN - HAZLEHURST, GA 31539Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Skilled Labor - TradesKey Responsibilities
Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks on sawmill machinery (e.g., conveyors, motors, gearboxes, chains, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems).
Repairs & Installation: Assist in installing, aligning, and calibrating new equipment and replacing components such as bearings, shafts, and sprockets.
Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues under the supervision of senior millwrights.
Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to all safety procedures, particularly Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and maintain a safe, clean work area.
Documentation: Accurately document all maintenance activities and repairs
QualificationsRequirements
Experience: Prior exposure to manufacturing or sawmill environments is preferred but not always required for this entry-level role.
Skills: Basic mechanical knowledge, understanding of industrial equipment, and the ability to use tools (tape measures, calipers, etc.).
Physical Ability: Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more, stand, walk, bend, and climb frequently.
Attributes: Strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to learn.
Working Conditions
Environment: Industrial sawmill setting with exposure to dust, noise, and varied temperatures.
Shift: Often requires night shift, weekend availability, and overtime.
Hazlehurst Location
The Beasley Group is a third-generation family business headquartered in Hazlehurst, Georgia. Since 1968, we’ve become a hardwood forest products industry leader. Core businesses include timberlands, procurement, logging, logistics, and mills with customers in the North America, Europe, and Asia.
Vertically-integrated synergies have fueled our growth to become the largest hardwood sawmill in the United States and North America’s foremost producer of crane mats and timbers for the energy transmission, utility, and construction industries. In addition to mats, we offer crossties, grade lumber, industrial lumber, pallet lumber, renewable energy, and finished goods, such as flooring products.
Understanding customer-driven demand, the Beasley Group has developed multiple nationwide and international sales channels. Quality service, reliability, and attention to detail are our secret to building customer loyalty and satisfaction. We distribute Red Oak, White Oak, Ash, Poplar, Hickory, Tupelo, Cypress, Soft Maple, and Pine. Extensive market knowledge and product design experience enable us to offer both standardized and customized lumber, timbers, and wood flooring.
We have a recognized track record of business expansion through organic growth and strategic investments in related or sector-adjacent forest products industry leaders, known for their product quality and customer relationships. The Beasley Group invests in our people and our communities to build long-term sustainable businesses.
