Production Technician

• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $33 USD per hour

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Bemidji
Solway, MN 56678, USA

• Travel Required :
  No

West Fraser is accepting applications for future Production Technician roles at our Bemidji, MN OSB mill. A position may not be available today; however, you can still apply and join our priority candidate wait list. Qualified applicants will be interviewed and kept on file for the next available opening.

Production Technician roles are required to operate or assist with machinery to produce oriented strand board (OSB) using materials, methods, processes, and procedures as adopted by management for the safety and productivity of the plant and all employees and contractors. While most production employees have a certain location and certain daily job duties assigned, it is critical to the team process that all employees understand that they are required to work in any capacity to support their team.

West Fraser is a Drug-Free Workplace.
This position is a “Safety-sensitive position” per the definition of MN Statutes, meaning: “a job in which impairment caused by drug, alcohol or cannabis usage would threaten the health or safety of any person.”

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

• Competitive starting pay at $29 per hour
• Wage increases to $32/Hour after 120 Days
• Benefits starting Day 1
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• 401k with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

What you will do:

Production Technicians are responsible for the daily operation of manufacturing equipment that produces oriented strand board (OSB) and are responsible for safe operation, producing quality OSB, achieving production targets, and maintaining all equipment at a very high standard. To that end, these responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate manufacturing equipment that produces oriented strand board (OSB)
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment to manage product flow
• Perform regular preventive maintenance and clean-up on equipment
• Work safely and effectively in a team environment
• Problem solve and troubleshoot equipment and issues on a regular basis
• Involvement in ongoing process improvement in the work area
• Complete shift paperwork and recordkeeping
• Attend team meetings and regular training sessions
• Comply with all Company safety standards and protocols
• Other duties as assigned

Normal daily operations areas:

• Woodyard
• Heat Energy
• Forming/Blending
• Press
• Finishing

Minimum qualifications you will need:

• Eligible to legally work in the United States
• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating schedule which will include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team
• Willingness and ability to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills
• Consistent, predictable attendance
• Must be able to pass a post-offer drug screen and criminal background check

No.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace.