Production Associate

Hood Lumber; Silver Creek (MS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Employee assistance program

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

Hood Industries, Inc. is hiring production associates for our lumber mill in Silver Creek, MS. These entry-level roles require a team-focused, safety-driven mindset and provide opportunities for advancement.

You will clean designated production areas, operate equipment safely, and help ensure continuous mill operations. Responsibilities include loading/unloading materials, monitoring machinery, cross-training on equipment, and performing cleanup tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to operate equipment safely.
• Ability to follow safety rules and PPE.
• Able to work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include plywood, lumber manufacturing plants, and twenty-three specialty wood product distribution operations, located in fifteen states serving northeast, southeast, and southwest United States.

We arehiring production positions at our lumber mill located in Silver Creek, MS. We are seekinghighperforming and motivated team players to join our team and grow with us. The positions are entry level positions that have opportunities for advancement.

The primary purpose of a production associate is being responsible for cleaning designated areas in the production areas of lumber, bark, and sawdust using a variety of hand and mechanical tools/equipment safely and efficiently, assuring smooth and efficient machinery operation as well as providing for a safe workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commitment to working safely and following safety rules/procedures, andenvironmental guidelines.
• Cross-trainon production equipment.
• Load or unload materials and productsfrommachines.
• Monitor machines to ensure continued movement of lumber and materials throughout the mill.
• Performcleanup activitiesthroughout 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.

Education/Experience:

• Highschool 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.

Pay Range - $17.17/per hour

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, 401k, 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer