Production Associate - Zwolle

Location: Zwolle

Description:

Weyerhaeuser Company is seeking full-time Production Associate Team Members for our Zwolle, LA. Engineered Lumber facility. We are seeking individuals who are committed to safety & have a desire to work in a manufacturing facility while maintaining a positive attitude and good work ethic.
The starting pay rate will be $19.79 per hour. Upon completion of probationary period, employees are eligible for a wage increase up to $19.97/hour.

Key Functions:

Total commitment to working safe and following all safety rules and regulations.
Responsible for cleaning the assigned production area, which involves sweeping and removing debris.
Responsible for operating equipment in assigned area when operators are on break or otherwise not available.
Feeding or placing items onto equipment for processing or removing items after processing.
Interpreting work instructions adequately and successfully completing tasks as delegated.
Safe start up and shut down of equipment in assigned area of responsibility.
Must demonstrate willingness and ability to learn new jobs & skills.
Communicating with team members & leadership to ensure consistent exchange of information relative to position.

Qualifications:

All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.
Steady, documented work history.
Willingness to work a twelve-hour rotating shift, to include weekends and holidays and/or other shift schedules as assigned.
Willingness and ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
Able to work in extreme heat and cold.
Good communication skills.
Must be team oriented.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, which includes climbing stairs, navigating catwalks, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, and bending.
Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment testing process.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check, drug screen and education verification.
Willingness and ability to learn new jobs & skills.
Resume which adequately documents employment history must be provided at time of application.
Willingness to work in Zwolle, Louisiana without requiring relocation assistance.
The following qualifications are highly preferred:
Two (2) years employment experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience operating a forklift or other mobile equipment.
Basic computer experience.

About Wood Products:
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.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser
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.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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