Production Associate

Weyerhaeuser • Dodson, LA

15d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

At Weyerhaeuser, our most valuable resource isn’t just the timberlands we manage—it’s the people who make our success possible. For more than a century, their skill, dedication, and innovation have positioned us as a global leader in sustainable timberland management and wood products manufacturing. Now, we’re inviting motivated individuals to join our high-performing team at our Dodson Lumber Mill.

The Production Associate position is to complete clean-up activities throughout the mill, both inside and out. It is essential to use a broom, shovel, rake, air hose, wheelbarrow; drive tractors, forklifts, and a bobcat; operate mobile equipment to empty trash barrels, pick up heavy debris, and scoop up debris in the log yard. There are a variety of walking surfaces including catwalks, concrete, gravel, dirt and mud surfaces. Majority of the sawmill is located on the second floor which requires working at heights and wearing a harness to clean up machinery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 6 months employment experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment OR equivalent technical training.
• Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Able to work overtime, holidays, as well as night shift and weekends.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures, dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety protective equipment.
• Able to perform labor intensive work and essential job functions of the position, which may include climbing stairs, navigating catwalks, lifting up to 50 lbs. and bending, work from heights, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours.
• Able to complete forklift training.
• Resume detailing education and work history is required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to working safe and following all safety rules and regulations.
• Clean-up activities throughout the mill, both inside and out.
• Cross-train in production roles and be able to fill in when short-handed on days or nights.
• Feed or place items onto equipment for processing and load/unload items from machines.
• Able to interpret work instructions and complete tasks as delegated.
• Willingness and ability to work all shifts and wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Actively participate in the team-based work environment with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and respectable work ethic.

Benefits

• Safety First Culture – We prioritize your well-being every day.
• Competitive Pay – Starting at $19.00 per hour
• Career Growth – Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.
• Outstanding Benefits – Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.
• Shift: Schedules vary by department. The typical Sawmill schedule is two, 10 to 12-hour shifts, four to five days a week. The typical planer schedule is two, 10 to 12-hour shifts, five to six days a week. Day shift starting at 6:00am and night shift at 6:00pm. Majority of our open positions are night shift. Night shift schedule pays an additional $1.00 per hour for night shift differential.

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