Quality Control Technician
Location: Rex Lumber – Troy, Alabama
Department: Sawmill / Planer Mill
Rex Lumber has been family-owned and operated for over 90 years and is an industry leader in Southern Yellow Pine manufacturing. With operations across Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, Rex Lumber employs more than 700 team members and is committed to producing high-quality lumber while investing in the people and communities we serve.
We believe in long-term careers, strong safety culture, and continuous improvement. At Rex Lumber, quality is not just inspected—it is built into every step of the process.
The Quality Control Technician works within the sawmill and planer mill operations at our Troy, Alabama facility, monitoring machine centers and production processes to ensure lumber meets quality and dimensional specifications. This role is critical to maximizing lumber recovery, maintaining product quality, and supporting efficient mill operations.
This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, comfortable in a physically active industrial environment, and interested in developing a long-term career in lumber manufacturing.
Continuously monitor planer and sawmill machine centers for accurate lumber production
Measure and record lumber thickness and width at designated machine centers following established procedures
Perform daily manufacturing quality checks to ensure machine centers are operating at optimal levels
Document inspection findings, maintain quality records, and communicate off-specification issues to mill personnel
Assist mill operators in correcting lumber that is out of specification
Provide guidance and training to mill personnel on identifying and reporting quality issues
Generate reports showing performance trends and key quality indicators
Complete production tallies, downtime tallies, and daily reports as required
Assist the supervisor in developing and improving quality processes across other mill areas as needed
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to perform repetitive or continuous physical tasks over time
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach, and stand for extended periods
Understanding of lumber manufacturing processes and quality standards
Understanding of the relationship between lumber volume, value, and recovery
Working knowledge of planer and sawmill machinery
General knowledge of optimization principles
Basic computer skills for data entry, reporting, and recordkeeping
Strong attention to detail and observational skills
Ability to communicate effectively with operators and supervisors
Ability to monitor gauges, dials, and indicators to ensure equipment is functioning properly
Basic mathematical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Follow all area- and machine center-specific safety regulations
Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hardhat, safety glasses, and hearing protection
Do not enter restricted areas without authorization
Immediately report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to a supervisor
Request assistance when tasks exceed individual knowledge or ability
Visually inspect equipment and work areas before operation
Eliminate unsafe conditions whenever possible
Follow standard lockout/tagout procedures when required
Use proper lifting techniques by lifting with legs—not the back
Never approach a saw while it is running
Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Company-paid health insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Dental and vision insurance
Telemedicine program through Teladoc
Wellness incentives
Paid Time Off (PTO)
7 paid holidays
Term life, accidental death, and critical care insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Strive Rewards Program
Employee referral program
Safety incentives
Uniform rental program
Boot loan program
If you are detail-oriented, safety-focused, and interested in building a long-term career in lumber manufacturing at our Troy, Alabama facility, we encourage you to apply and join the Rex Lumber team.
