Logyard Craftsperson

Weyerhaeuser • Holden, LA

20d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Weyerhaeuser Company is currently recruiting for Log Yard Craftsperson Level 1 position with potential to grow into the Log Yard Craftsperson Level 2 position for our lumber manufacturing facility located in Holden, LA. This operational role is key in safely ensuring the effective and efficient intake of logs into our state-of-the-art sawmill resulting in the manufacturing of quality lumber that will be shipped to our customers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Due to the requirements of this role, a structured assessment process will be used.
• Ability to work safely and practice all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform the Operator Driven Reliability functions of the job position.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to judge length and width at a distance.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Ability to operate complex machinery.
• Build and maintain positive team relationships with team members.
• Good mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, write and do basic math.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Ability to monitor multiple areas to ensure consistent flow.
• Assist in maintaining housekeeping standards.
• Ability to make sound judgement, manage time and prioritize work.
• Successfully complete mobile equipment training.
• Able to perform all essential job functions, lifting 2-20 pounds regularly, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing steps/ladders, work from heights and in tight/awkward places/positions; on aerial platforms/ in manlifts at all heights, while wearing safety equipment and standing or walking for up to 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures, dusty and noisy conditions.
• Able to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime as needed to accomplish objectives

Nice To Haves

• Solid computer skills, SAP knowledge an asset.
• Relieve all workstations (includes any shift) and perform at production rates within the department once certification is achieved
• Coordinate the flow of production and help where needed.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Provide leadership within the work team.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively perform tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Safely and effectively maintain housekeeping that will include cleaning debris from equipment, shoveling sawdust and any other housekeeping duties assigned.
• Safely and effectively operate machine centers as assigned in the saw mill at production levels.
• Monitors flow of material to and from the machine center and makes adjustments as necessary to ensure production quality and quantity standards are met.
• Coordinates the flow of production and helps where needed.
• May support maintenance team members with troubleshooting and repairs as necessary
• Identifies and helps resolve other production flow problems.
• Assists in maintaining housekeeping standards
• May flow to work at machine centers where qualified to do so
• Relieve all workstations (includes any shift) and perform at production rates within the department.
• Coordinate the flow of production and help where needed.
• Perform quality control checks.
• Provide leadership within the work team

Benefits

• Competitive wage which starts at $23.61/hr, with potential to earn more as skills develop into Level 2.
• Continuing education/training opportunities
• Very competitive health benefits, which include medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5%25 of your eligible pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees