Production Team Member - Philadelphia, MS

Job Description

Weyerhaeuser Company is accepting applications for Production Team Members for our Philadelphia, MS Lumber facility. We are seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility. The starting rate for this position is $19.23 per hour. Relocation is not available for this position. The Philadelphia operation is a random length sawmill primarily producing lumber up to 20 feet in length with some specialty related capacity.

Philadelphia, MS is located in east central Mississippi and offers local recreation and community amenities. This role is on-site at the location detailed in the job post.

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• Total commitment to working safe and following all safety rules and regulations.
• Responsible for cleaning the assigned production area - sweeping and removing debris.
• Responsible for operating equipment in the assigned area.
• 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 the assigned area of responsibility.
• Must demonstrate willingness and ability.

• Auto req  
• Minimum
  
  Education Required:
  
  High School/GED
• Job Category:
  Operations
• Qualifications / Additional Qualifications & Responsibilities:
• High school diploma or GED
• Steady, documented work history
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Willing to work in Philadelphia, MS without relocation assistance
• Follow all company policies and procedures
• Able to perform basic math and basic computer skills
• Able and willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, as well as night and rotating shift
• Work safely and wear all required personal protective equipment
• Ability to safely work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions and around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Ability to perform the essential job functions of the position, including climbing stairs/ladders, navigating catwalks, working from heights, lifting 2-20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, stooping, bending and standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Must be team oriented – put team’s needs ahead of individual interests, accept personal accountability for team’s plans and results, work to develop trust and respect, take initiative and solve issues
• Ability to demonstrate open, honest and regular exchange of information and treat all employees with respect and dignity
• Willingness and ability to learn new jobs and skills
• Must be willing to flow to work as business needs
• Able to conduct visual equipment inspections, perform basic preventive maintenance and assist maintenance in troubleshooting/improving equipment
• Able to complete forklift training
• Resume detailing education and work history

• Successful completion of pre-employment computer based testing/interview
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen

• Experience operating equipment in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• Experience in a sawmill or other manufacturing/industrial environment
• Experience driving mobile equipment / forklift

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  USA-MS-Philadelphia
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Job Level: Entry Level
• Job Type: Experienced
• Shift: Rotating
• Relocation Assistance:
  Not Available
• City:
  Philadelphia
• State:
  Mississippi
• Job Code:
  Operations_ Specialist
• Affiliate Sponsor:
  Weyerhaeuser