Entry-Level Process Technician (12-Hour Shifts)

Boise Cascade Company; Thorsby (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Prescription Drug

Dental + Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

Boise Cascade Company is seeking a Machine Operator to support our wood products manufacturing. You will operate equipment, monitor processes, and ensure production targets are met while maintaining safe working conditions.

Candidates must be able to work rotating 12‑hour shifts, comply with safety rules, perform documentation, and collaborate with planners to keep downtime low. Prior manufacturing experience and basic computer use are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least six (6) months of experience in manufacturing, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, construction, warehouse, or military environment.
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions.
• Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Willing and able to work a rotating twelve (12) hour shift (days and nights).
• 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.
• Willing and able to wear 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.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate daily activities and changes at departmental shift changes.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Look for opportunities to reduce downtime.
• Perform first line maintenance task.
• Assist in prioritization of scheduled work orders.
• Communicate with planners and schedulers to prioritize critical work.
• Know and understand the work in the backlog.
• Assist maintenance and production with PMs. 100% of PMs completed timely.
• Assist maintenance and production leaders to investigate root cause of downtime events.
• Minimize product waste.
• Communicate quality issues to Lead Technician and team. Give feedback for corrections.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Forklift experience

Job description

Boise Cascade Company is seeking a Machine Operator to support our wood products manufacturing. You will operate equipment, monitor processes, and ensure production targets are met while maintaining safe working conditions.

Candidates must be able to work rotating 12‑hour shifts, comply with safety rules, perform documentation, and collaborate with planners to keep downtime low. Prior manufacturing experience and basic computer use are preferred.