Production Operator

• Location 1759 Lancaster Hwy,Chester, SC, 29706,United States
• Job Category Plant Operations/Production
• Industry Operations
• Employee Type Full-time

Founded in 1936, Roseburg Forest Products is a privately owned company and one of North America's leading producers of particleboard, medium density fiberboard and thermally fused laminates. Roseburg also manufactures softwood and hardwood plywood, lumber, LVL and I-joists. The company owns and sustainably manages more than 600,000 acres of timberland in Oregon, North Carolina and Virginia, as well as an export wood chip terminal facility in Coos Bay, Ore.

Roseburg products are shipped throughout North America and the Pacific Rim. To learn more about the company please visit

Robust benefit and wellness offerings, competitive compensation pay rates, professional and personal development opportunities to grow your career, paid holidays, 3 weeks of vacation, and more.

Production Operators are responsible for the daily operation of the manufacturing process and equipment at the Roseburg Chester Engineered Wood site.

The facility in Chester was opened in 2019, and is a robust, modernized, and highly automated production environment.

• Works safely and effectively in a team environment
• Performs pre-shift checklist on equipment and surroundings
• Demonstrates proper housekeeping and keeps a clean work space
• Continuously improves processes and procedures in work area documents & keeps record of shift or machine performance
• Actively trains new team members
• Operates Sweeper, forklift, front end loaders, skid steer loader, articulating lift, and to climb a variety of ladders and stairs throughout mill location
• Attends meetings and trainings as needed
• Problem-solves and troubleshoots equipment and production issues on a regular basis
• Performs routine maintenance on assigned equipment
• Operates a variety of different hand tools. Some examples include but not limited to: shovel, broom, air hose, various types of brushes, and etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Safety Oriented
• High school diploma or an equivalent
• All applicants must pass a drug screen and background check
• Must be able to continually stand/walk on concrete and/or other hard surfaces
• Must have excellent attendance
• Must be able to work 8, 10 and 12 hour days, 2nd shift or 3rd shift Mon-Sun
• Pass a general math skills evaluation
• Able to work in a fast paced environment

• Job Requirement
• Safety Oriented
• High school diploma or an equivalent
• All applicants must pass a drug screen and background check
• Must be able to continually stand/walk on concrete and/or other hard surfaces
• Must have excellent attendance
• Must be able to work 8 hour, 10 hour or 12 hours, Day shift, 2nd shift or 3rd shift Mon-Sun
• Pass a general math skills evaluation
• Able to work in a fast paced environment