Boise Cascade - Chester, SC
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About the position
Boise Cascade Company has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas on your life - from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, and benefits. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today! Boise Cascade in Chester is seeking Plywood Production Operator Trainees. This is a non-climate controlled mill, meaning temperatures can be very high in the summer and cold in the winter. Production Trainees are utilized in a general laborer capacity with opportunities for advancement.
Responsibilities
- Using blowers, shovels, and pitch forks to clean up debris in and around machines to ensure a safe work environment for all employees
- Acting as a relief operator to cover other employees' breaks and vacations
- Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively seeking out potential safety hazards
- Assisting team members throughout the plant as needed during the production of plywood and veneer
Requirements
- 2 Years Manufacturing Experience or Verifiable High School Diploma / GED with or without experience
- Minimum of six (6) months' work experience in a farming, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, construction, warehouse, military, production or manufacturing environment; OR minimum of six (6) months' of mechanical technical schooling or training
- Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs routinely
- Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends and overtime as needed
- Willing and able to work in a hot, cold, dusty and noisy industrial environment
- Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment, i.e.: safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other PPE as required by specific jobs
- Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
Benefits
- Medical + Prescription Drug
- Dental + Vision
- 401(k) Retirement Savings
