Process Technician I-Nights

Socket.dev; Thorsby (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise Cascade is seeking a machine operator to support its wood products manufacturing operations. The role involves performing line duties, recording data, and adhering to safety rules in a loud, industrial environment.

You will help prioritize work orders, assist with preventive maintenance, and work rotating 12-hour shifts including nights. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and willingness to work holidays and overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation.
• Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Willing and able to work rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights).
• Willing and able to wear safety equipment (PPE) as required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily activities and changes at shift changes.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime.
• Perform first line maintenance tasks.
• Assist in prioritization of scheduled work orders.
• Coordinate with planners and schedulers to prioritize critical work.
• Understand backlog work.
• Assist with PMs and ensure timely completion of PMs.
• Investigate root causes of downtime events.
• Minimize product waste.
• Report quality issues to leadership and implement corrections.

Skills

Computer literacy

Shift work

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we’re one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our employees are critical to our success. And we’re committed to investing in them. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety. We call it, Total Rewards. Here’s a look at what’s included:

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• $1.00 Shift Differential for Night-time Hours Worked

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.

Qualifications:

• Basic 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 Preferred Qualifications:
• At least one (1) year of experience working as a machine operator in a manufacturing environment
• Experience operating a forklift
• Experience working in lumber or wood products
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing environment