Production Technician

Overview

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Duraflake team as a Production Technician. This role is on a 12-hour shift schedule, either fixed day or night shifts, with night shifts required as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be willing and able to be certified to safely operate a forklift or other mobile equipment in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to: dusty (wood dust), hot, cold, or wet
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Post offer, you must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and physical capability assessment

• The entry-level wage is $21.80 an hour, with an increase to $24.75 after completion of your 6 months probationary period and successful completion of your onboarding training plan. Plus, an additional $2.00 per hour for any employees on our night shift
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

• Respond to upset conditions and work closely with any and all team members to address problems
• Communicate with team members about production line activities, any upset conditions experienced, and follow up on the resolution
• Properly complete product changes and productively operate the equipment
• Create maintenance requests for equipment problems in a timely manner and follow-up as needed to ensure work is completed
• Actively participate in any problem-solving meetings and contribute to improving processes
• Complete paperwork and electronic entries as necessary

• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating around equipment and machinery
• Ability to bend, stoop, and crouch as necessary to inspect and maintain equipment
• Capability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform physical tasks that involve lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying heavy objects
• Endurance to stand and walk for extended periods, often in environments with dust, chemicals, high noise levels and varying temperatures

EEO Statement:
Arauco is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and to preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.