Operations Team Member

Weyerhaeuser Company; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Holiday and vacation pay

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser Company seeks entry-level Operations Team Members for our Oriented Strand Board Mill in Grayling, Michigan. You will join a high-performance, team-based environment, operating equipment, supporting production, and maintaining quality across a busy mill.

We offer a competitive starting wage with gainsharing bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401K match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and paid holidays/vacation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Eligible to work in the United States and able to work rotating shifts.
• Pre-employment testing completed; able to work in a team.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing equipment producing OSB.
• Perform preventive maintenance and cleanup.
• Support production processes and ensure quality.
• Attend team meetings and training sessions.
• Complete shift paperwork and recordkeeping.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Mathematical ability

Self-motivation

Communication

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Job description

At Weyerhaeuser, our most valuable resource isn’t just the timberlands we manage, it’s the people who make our success possible. For more than a century, their skill, dedication, and innovation have positioned us as a global leader in sustainable timberland management and wood products manufacturing.

Description:

We’re seeking full-time entry level Operations Team Members to join our world-class high-performance team based Oriented Strand Board Mill located in Grayling, Michigan.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a long-term hourly manufacturing career in a modern, high-performance mill environment. Team members work in a safe, team-oriented manufacturing plant where they operate equipment, support production processes, maintain quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Competitive starting wage along with Gainsharing bonus opportunities. Opportunities for pay increase are based on skill and contribution.

Competitive benefits package includes a 401K match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and holiday and vacation pay.

Key Functions:

• Responsible for the daily operation of manufacturing equipment that produces oriented strand board.
• As a Plant Team Member, you will perform regular Preventive Maintenance and clean-up on equipment
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Problem solves and troubleshoots equipment and issues on a regular basis.
• Regularly involved in process improvement projects.
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment to manage product flow.
• Perform quality checks and ensure production of a quality product.
• Complete shift paperwork and recordkeeping.
• Attend team meetings and regular skills training sessions.
• Responsible for many items traditionally managed by leadership such as managing performance, conducting training, capital projects and leading safety. - Weyerhaeuser Grayling team members work unsupervised and make team decisions.
• Initiative, communication and teamwork skills are very important in this position.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work a rotating schedule (sample schedule - 4 nights on, 3 off, 3 days on, 1 off, 3 nights on, 3 off, 4 days on. In one month, a team works 14 days.
• One week is a 36.75 hour week and the next is a 49-hour week. You get 7 days off in a row; approximately 16 days off a month.) –
• Experience in self-directed team environment is a plus. - Able to perform basic math and use computers. –
• Successful completion of pre-employment testing process. - Ability to work effectively within a team setting. –
• Manufacturing, industrial, production, operator, laborer, machine operator, equipment operator, forklift operator or mill experience is preferred but not required. Our laborers, manufacturing team members, and salaried support teams work together to safely produce industry-leading building products.

As a Manufacturing Operator in Grayling, you will play an important role in supporting production, operating equipment, maintaining product quality, and contributing to the success of our manufacturing plant.

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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