Quality Control Tech - Sawmill Nights

Quality Control Technician - Sawmill Nights

Our Dodson, LA lumber mill is seeking a Quality Control Technician for the night shift in our Sawmill. This is a full-time, hourly role making $24.05 per hour that reports to the Quality Control Manager. Why You'll Love Working Here Safety First Culture – We prioritize your well-being every day. Competitive Pay – $24.05 per hour Career Growth – Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.

Outstanding Benefits – Full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Retirement:
Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.

Shift: 5:30pm - 5:30am Key Functions
• Manages and responsible for overall finished Sawmill lumber quality
• Responsible for working in and creating a safe environment and culture
• Responsible for delivering Key Value Metrics
• Responsible for cleaning, calibrate, align, and perform minor maintenance on specific Sawmill related equipment
• Responsible for entering and maintaining certain databases.
• Routinely performs quality checks beginning at the Mercher and going through the Green Stacker using tools such as tape measure and calipers
• Responsible for pulling boards out of the flow to measure for accuracy
• Understands process from incoming raw materials through the end point customer
• Understands and applies knowledge of optimizing systems
• Monitors the quality aspects at each Sawmill machine center
• Responsible for compiling and sending shift reports on quality and any related issues.
• Monitors performance of Size Check
• Works with and effectively communicates with outside agencies and vendors during inspections, audits, and customer visits
• Troubleshoots and researches important information to determine the root cause of quality issues and interacts effectively with others to resolve problems
• Networks with peers at other Weyerhaeuser sites for peer-to-peer learnings and information sharing's
• Works with related support teams to resolve issues.
• Must participate in occasional conference calls

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years' experience in a lumber manufacturing facility
• Ability to work safely and practice all company safety policies and procedures
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn grade rules
• Strong computer skills (Office products)
• Able to work independently and make decisions based on data and statistical information
• Basic mechanical knowledge and ability to perform basic mechanical needs
• Able to perform basic mathematical functions
• Must have a good understanding of electrical and computer systems along with an understanding of computer communication systems. Must possess good electrical troubleshooting skills and able to use a multimeter.
• Willing to work Saturdays/Sundays if needed to perform QC related functions on machine centers
• Must be flexible with work schedule and able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, holidays as needed
• Able to perform all essentials functions of an industrial environment, which may include lifting up to 50 pounds, climbing steps, working from heights, standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours or more, working in extreme temperatures, dust, and noise while wearing all safety equipment.
• Successful completion of assessment process, background check and post-offer pre-employment drug screen and physical