Production Technician (Louisville, AL)

Idaho Forest Group•Louisville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an IFG Production Technician, you will work across a wide variety of manufacturing functions. You will learn basic through advanced operations for each machine center at the mill, develop knowledge to assist with basic equipment troubleshooting and repair, and perform cleanup duties. The role is suited to individuals who are eager to learn and develop new skills while exploring career paths at IFG. Cross-training is emphasized, with opportunities to gain skills and advance through levels 1–5 in the Production Technician Skills Matrix. This is a career opportunity with advancement and career pathways. Employees must complete pre-employment screening processes, which may include criminal background checks, drug and substance testing, reference checks, prior-work verification, and driving-history checks. Screening requirements vary by position. Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application or hiring process.

Requirements

Willingness to work various shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.
Ability to move safely and quickly and perform duties involving repetitive movement.
Ability to sit and/or stand for a shift; reach, stoop, squat, twist, push, pull, maintain balance, bend, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs.
Ability to repetitively use hands to grasp controls, tools, and lumber.
Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift up to 75 pounds, and rarely lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, vibrations, and airborne particles such as sawdust.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Previous manufacturing or machine-operator experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a machine operator across a variety of functions, machinery, and workstations, developing skills and advancing.
Learn the safe and efficient operation of each assigned machine.
Use mobile equipment to transfer waste and other materials to designated areas.
Use hand tools such as rakes, shovels, brooms, and pike poles to maneuver logs or lumber and clean the work area.
Use an air hose to remove dust and debris from machines.
Safely use a chainsaw or other power tools when needed.
Keep work areas clean and perform cleanup during downtime.
Understand and perform duties in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and JSAs for the specific machine center.
Maintain a consistent production-level work pace.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.