Lumber Mill Production Associate: Safe, Fast-Paced Growth

Hood Distribution McQuesten Group; Bogalusa (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee assistance program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Cancer coverage

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

401k

Long-term disability

Job summary

Hood Industries in Bogalusa, LA is hiring production positions at our lumber mill. Entry level roles focus on maintaining clean, safe production areas, with opportunities for advancement and cross-training on production equipment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading materials, monitoring machines, and performing routine cleanup using hand tools. The job requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED preferred.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and responsibly.
• Ability to understand, clearly communicate, and follow all safety rules and policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Observes all safety requirements, including PPE.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient production.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to working safely and following safety rules/procedures, and environmental guidelines.
• Cross-train on production equipment.
• Load or unload materials and products from machines.
• Monitor machines to ensure continued movement of lumber and materials throughout the mill.
• Perform cleanup activities throughout the mill.
• Use an assortment of hand tools to complete daily clean-up duties such as air hoses, shovels, brooms, blower, wheel barrel, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety compliance

Cross-training

Material handling

Machinery monitoring

Cleanliness

Hand tool usage

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Manufacturing experience

Tools

Air hoses

Shovels

Brooms

Blower

Wheelbarrow

Job description

Hood Industries in Bogalusa, LA is hiring production positions at our lumber mill. Entry level roles focus on maintaining clean, safe production areas, with opportunities for advancement and cross-training on production equipment.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading materials, monitoring machines, and performing routine cleanup using hand tools. The job requires the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.