Production Worker

Two Ladders; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Big River Forest Products is seeking an entry level team member to learn multiple plant roles, from production to equipment maintenance and supervision. You will fill in on machine stations and perform basic production tasks in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a HS diploma or GED, basic math skills, and a good attendance record. A pre-employment drug screen and background check are required; physical readiness to lift and work in hot and cold conditions is expected.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with opportunity to learn and explore many jobs within the plant site including production, equipment maintenance, and supervision
• Learn to fill in on various machine stations
• Basic math skills
• Shovel, rake, and sweep wood byproducts
• Stack and pile lumber
• The work is fast paced and can, at times, be demanding
• Repetitive lifting and working in both hot and cold work environments.
• HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Prefer a proven job history with longevity and exceptional attendance and safety record
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Skills

Basic math skills

Education

HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Tools

Shovel

Rake

Sweep wood byproducts

Job description

At Big River Forest Products, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. When you join our team, you become part of a community that values hard work, innovation, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Entry level position with opportunity to learn and explore many jobs within the plant site including production, equipment maintenance, and supervision
• Learn to fill in on various machine stations
• Basic math skills
• Shovel, rake, and sweep wood byproducts
• Stack and pile lumber
• The work is fast paced and can, at times, be demanding
• Repetitive lifting and working in both hot and cold work environments.
• HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Prefer a proven job history with longevity and exceptional attendance and safety record
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Physical Requirements:

Move safely, quickly, and perform duties with repetitious movement. Sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs.

• Frequent and repetitious use of upper extremities (i.e. shoulders, arms, wrists, hands) in gripping, turning, manipulating objects of various sizes, shapes, weights
• Repetitious bending, kneeling or stretching
• Repetitious pushing and pulling 20 lbs. at 30” working height
• Occasional walking short distances
• Occasional lifting 50 lbs. from floor to 30” working height
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting 100 lbs. to 30” working height with the use of a dolly or hoist height

Environmental Conditions:

• Must be able to tolerate extreme hot, humid, cold, and outdoor conditions. Comfortable working in loud environment, around moving machinery, with vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust).

Pay Range: $16-$17/hr

Please be aware we conduct pre-employment screening that requires the passing of a drug test and criminal background check.