Production Worker

J.D. Irving, Limited; Ashland (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401k match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited is seeking a Production Worker to support the lumber production process at our Alabama mill. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple areas, operate equipment, and maintain safety standards.

This full-time position offers day and night shifts, teamwork, and a clear path for career growth through on-the-job training and certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely in a busy mill environment.
• Willingness to learn across multiple production areas.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety standards and programs including Lock Out/Tag Out and ongoing training.
• Clean equipment and maintain a tidy work area.
• Operate equipment assigned to your role and report issues to ensure continuous operation.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, pulling, piling, and sweeping.

Job description

About the Role

Are you ready to learn new skills, work safely and build a long-term career? As a Production Worker, you’ll play a key role in supporting the production process that transforms logs into high-quality lumber.

In this position, you’ll work alongside a team of production workers and skilled trades professionals, gaining hands-on experience across multiple areas of the mill. Training will include a variety of tasks such as machine operation, fire watch, stacking, cleaning, and more providing you with valuable skills and career growth opportunities.

This is an active job that requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a busy environment. Both day and night shift positions are available to support continuous production.

What We Offer

• Competitive industry pay - $22.37 to $26.01 per hour
• Period Production Bonus - $700 max per month
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 401k with 5% company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurances
• Reimbursement Accounts
• Annual Uniform Credit
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent Scholarship Programs
• In-house professional certifications and training courses
• Scholarship program for your dependents
• Opportunities to grow your career within J. D. Irving, Limited

Join One, Grow With Many

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for following all safety standards and programs including Lock Out/Tag Out protocols and participating in ongoing training
• Clean equipment and maintain a tidy work area
• Operate all equipment associated with your assigned role and report any issues as needed to ensure continuous operation
• Physical tasks such as lifting, pulling, piling, and sweeping

What You’ll Bring

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to safely perform physical work, including lifting, pulling, piling, and sweeping materials, standing, walking, and working in an active mill environment
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn new tasks and help where needed