Production Associate - Zwolle
$19.97
Key Skills
Job 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.
- 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.
Core Responsibilities
Responsible for maintaining a safe production area through cleaning, debris removal, and operating machinery. The role involves feeding materials into equipment and following work instructions to ensure consistent production flow.
Requirements
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a documented work history. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts is required.
About Weyerhaeuser
Industry: Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
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