What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Hood Industries, Inc.?
Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood, lumber manufacturing plants, and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations located in eighteen states.
We are hiring production positions at our lumber mill located in Waynesboro, MS. We are seeking highly performing and motivated team players to join our team and grow with us. The positions are entry level positions that have opportunities for advancement.
Responsibilities
Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401k, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are hiring production positions at our lumber mill located in Waynesboro, MS. We are seeking highly performing and motivated team players to join our team and grow with us. The positions are entry level positions that have opportunities for advancement.
Responsibilities
- Commitment to working safely and following safety rules/procedures, and environmental guidelines.
- Cross-train on production equipment.
- Load or unload materials and products from machines.
- Monitor machines to ensure continued movement of lumber and materials throughout the mill.
- Perform cleanup activities throughout the mill.
- Use an assortment of hand tools to complete daily clean-up duties such as air hoses, shovels, brooms, blower, wheel barrel, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma/GED preferred.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Ability to operate equipment safely and responsibly.
- Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Observes all safety requirements, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient production.
- Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
- Perform tasks such as walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, grasping and standing for up to 12 hours per day.
- Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
- Able to work in extreme temperatures and dusty and noisy conditions.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.
Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401k, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.
An Equal Opportunity Employer