Utility - Chester

Boise Cascade Company•Chester, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Boise Cascade in Chester is hiring Plywood Production Operator Trainees for a non-climate-controlled mill, where temperatures can be very high in summer and cold in winter. Trainees work in a general laborer capacity and may have opportunities for advancement. As a Production Associate, the employee supports machine operators and learns to operate the green end, dryer, layup, and saw lines. The position will likely be assigned to the evening or night shift for an extended period. Available schedules include a rotating 12-hour schedule with alternating 48-hour and 36-hour weeks, or a Monday–Friday overnight schedule with weekend availability as needed to meet production demands.

Requirements

Two years of manufacturing experience, or a verifiable high school diploma or GED, with or without experience.
Willingness and ability to lift up to 50 pounds routinely.
Willingness and ability to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Willingness and ability to work in a hot, cold, dusty, and noisy industrial environment.
Willingness and ability to adhere strictly to safety rules, including wearing required safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, and other PPE.
Willingness and ability to perform lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours a day.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of work experience in farming, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical work, construction, warehousing, military service, production, or manufacturing.
At least six months of mechanical technical schooling or training.

Responsibilities

Clean debris around machines using blowers, shovels, and pitch forks to help maintain a safe work environment.
Act as a relief operator to cover coworkers’ breaks and vacations.
Follow plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures, and proactively identify potential safety hazards.
Assist team members throughout the plant during plywood and veneer production.
Support machine operators and learn to operate the green end, dryer, layup, and saw lines.