Production Associate - Dodson, LA

Weyerhaeuser Company in Dodson, LA is hiring for entry-level Production Associates. The entry level starting rate of pay is $19.00 per hour. We are seeking individuals who are committed to safety, motivated to work, and works as a team member. This position is an entry level position that has the potential for the right individual to move to other positions within the mill.

The Production Associate position is to complete clean-up activities throughout the mill, both inside and out. It is essential to use a broom, shovel, rake, air hose, wheelbarrow; drive tractors, forklifts, and a bobcat; operate mobile equipment to empty trash barrels, pick up heavy debris, and scoop up debris in the log yard. There are a variety of walking surfaces including catwalks, concrete, gravel, dirt and mud surfaces. Majority of the sawmill is located on the second floor which requires working at heights and wearing a harness to clean up machinery.

Dodson Lumber is a stand-alone sawmill with a total of 260,000 square feet under roof situated on 120 acres of land. We produce lumber for residential construction and chips for local paper facilities. During a typical year, approximately 200 million board feet of Southern Pine lumber are produced at Dodson. Our Dodson site is a union-free facility that employs approximately 160 associates. We offer a competitive pay and benefit package, including comprehensive health & welfare (medical, dental, vision), 401(k), paid vacation and holidays.

Schedules vary by department. The typical Sawmill schedule is two, 10 to 12-hour shifts, four to five days a week. The typical planer schedule is two, 10 to 12-hour shifts, five to six days a week. Day shift starting at 6:00am and night shift at 6:00pm. Majority of our open positions are night shift. Night shift schedule pays an additional $1.00 per hour for night shift differential.

Key Functions:

• Commitment to working safe and following all safety rules and regulations.
• Clean-up activities throughout the mill, both inside and out.
• Cross-train in production roles and be able to fill in when short-handed on days or nights.
• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing and load/unload items from machines.
• Able to interpret work instructions and complete tasks as delegated.
• Willingness and ability to work all shifts and wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Actively participate in the team-based work environment with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and respectable work ethic.
  

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

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