Process Technician I-Nights

Boise Cascade; Thorsby (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Prescription Drug

401(k) Retirement Savings

$1.00 Shift Differential for Nightime

Job summary

Boise Cascade is a leading manufacturer of wood products and building materials, offering Total Rewards including health benefits and a 401(k). We are seeking a machine operator/maintenance-oriented role to support 12-hour rotating shifts.

You will document processes, reduce downtime, and help prioritize work orders in a fast-paced industrial environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be willing to work nights, holidays, and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 6 months in manufacturing, farming, agriculture, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical, construction, warehouse, or military environment.
• Experience using a computer for record-keeping and documentation functions.
• Willing to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Willing to work a rotating 12-hour shift (days and nights).
• Willing to work in a hot, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment.
• Willing to adhere to safety rules and wear PPE as required.
• Willing to lift, walk, climb, stoop, stand, push or pull for up to 12 hours daily.
• Preferred: 1 year as a machine operator; forklift experience; lumber/wood product experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily activities at shift changes and document accurately.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of production and maintenance.
• Look for opportunities to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Assist in prioritization of scheduled work orders and coordinate with planners.
• Support PMs and root-cause analysis to minimize downtime and waste.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Safety awareness

Record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift experience

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
• 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.: 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

Qualifications

Education

High School or better.

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