Production Associate

Hood Distribution; Bogalusa (LA); On-site; USD 22,964 - 24,342; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Employee assistance program

Dental

Vision

Cancer coverage

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

401(k)

Long-term disability

Job summary

Hood Industries in Bogalusa, LA seeks a production worker to support safe operations and efficient manufacturing. You will load/unload materials, monitor lumber flow, perform cleanup, and use hand tools to maintain a clean work area.

Role requires adherence to safety rules, ability to work nights/weekends/overtime, and teamwork to ensure smooth production lines. Comprehensive benefits apply.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Cross-training

Equipment operation

Teamwork

PPE compliance

Fast-paced environment

Overtime readiness

Independent work

Hand tool handling

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure efficient production.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Physical Requirements

• Perform tasks such as walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, grasping, and standing for up to 12 hours per day.
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures and dusty and noisy conditions.
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. throughout the work shift.

Salary Range

$16.67 per hour (hourly range: $16.67 - $17.67)

Additional Information

Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, 401(k), and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full‑time employment. Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer.