Production Associate

Weyerhaeuser

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Dodson, Louisiana

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive clean-up activities throughout the mill using various tools and mobile equipment. Cross-train in production roles to support operations and ensure a safe working environment.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. You are able to work safely around moving equipment, perform labor-intensive tasks, and work various shifts including nights and weekends.

Must Have Skills for ATS

forklift

Job Description


Join Our Team at Weyerhaeuser

At Weyerhaeuser, our most valuable resource isn’t just the timberlands we manage—it’s the people who make our success possible. For more than a century, their skill, dedication, and innovation have positioned us as a global leader in sustainable timberland management and wood products manufacturing. Now, we’re inviting motivated individuals to join our high-performing team at our Dodson Lumber Mill.


Why You’ll Love Working Here

Safety First Culture – We prioritize your well-being every day.
Competitive Pay – Starting at $19.00 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%25 of your eligible pay.
Shift: Schedules vary by department.  The typical Sawmill schedule is two, 10 to 12-hour shifts, four to five days a week.  The typical planer schedule is two, 10 to 12-hour shifts, five to six days a week.  Day shift starting at 6:00am and night shift at 6:00pm.  Majority of our open positions are night shift. Night shift schedule pays an additional $1.00 per hour for night shift differential.


The Production Associate position is to complete clean-up activities throughout the mill, both inside and out.  It is essential to use a broom, shovel, rake, air hose, wheelbarrow; drive tractors, forklifts, and a bobcat; operate mobile equipment to empty trash barrels, pick up heavy debris, and scoop up debris in the log yard.  There are a variety of walking surfaces including catwalks, concrete, gravel, dirt and mud surfaces.  Majority of the sawmill is located on the second floor which requires working at heights and wearing a harness to clean up machinery.    

Key Functions:

  • Commitment to working safe and following all safety rules and regulations.
  • Clean-up activities throughout the mill, both inside and out.
  • Cross-train in production roles and be able to fill in when short-handed on days or nights.
  • Feed or place items onto equipment for processing and load/unload items from machines.
  • Able to interpret work instructions and complete tasks as delegated.
  • Willingness and ability to work all shifts and wear all required personal protective equipment.
  • Actively participate in the team-based work environment with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and respectable work ethic.
     


  • High school diploma or GED.
  • A minimum of 6 months employment experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment OR equivalent technical training.
  • Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery.
  • Able to work overtime, holidays, as well as night shift and weekends.
  • Able to work in extreme temperatures, dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety protective equipment.
  • Able to perform labor intensive work and essential job functions of the position, which may include climbing stairs, navigating catwalks, lifting up to 50 lbs. and bending, work from heights, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours.
  • Able to complete forklift training.
  • Resume detailing education and work history is required for consideration.
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 WeyerhaeuserWe 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.  

Weyerhaeuser

We 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 around the world, we offer a range of exciting careers opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Weyerhaeuser
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