About the position
The Production Operator role at Weyerhaeuser Company is essential for the safe and efficient finishing of processed boards in the lumber manufacturing facility. This position involves operating machine centers, monitoring production flow, and ensuring quality standards are met, contributing to the overall success of the production process.
Responsibilities
- Safely and effectively operate machine centers in the sawmill and planer mill.
- Monitor the flow of material to and from the machine center and make necessary adjustments.
- Coordinate the flow of production and assist where needed.
- Support maintenance team members with troubleshooting and repairs as necessary.
- Identify and help resolve production flow problems.
- Assist in maintaining housekeeping standards.
- Flow to work at machine centers where qualified.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Good decision-making skills.
- Ability to conduct visual equipment inspections and support maintenance in troubleshooting/repairs.
- Ability to perform basic calculations.
- Ability to operate machinery.
- Successful completion of assessment process, background check, and post-offer pre-employment drug screen and physical.
- Ability to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
- Willingness to maintain housekeeping expectations as assigned.
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment.
- Ability to perform all essential job functions, including changing saws/knives, lifting 2-20 pounds regularly, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing steps and ladders, and standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours.
