Production Technician (Louisville, AL)

Idaho Forest Group • Louisville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an IFG Production Technician, you will work across a 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 people eager to learn and develop new skills while exploring career paths at IFG. Cross-training is a major focus, and employees can build skills and advance through levels 1–5 in the established Production Technician Skills Matrix.

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 with hands and arms; stoop, squat, twist, push, pull, maintain balance, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distances, and climb stairs.
• Ability to use hands repetitively 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.
• Completion of applicable pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, drug and substance test, reference check, prior work verification, and driving history (MVR).

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

• Operate a variety of machines, functions, and workstations while developing skills and advancing.
• Learn to operate each assigned machine safely and efficiently.
• Use mobile equipment to move waste and other materials to designated areas.
• Use hand tools, such as a rake, shovel, broom, and pike pole, 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 clean up during downtime.
• Perform duties in accordance with the rules, regulations, and JSAs for the specific machine center.
• Maintain a consistent production-level work pace.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities and career pathways.
• Cross-training and opportunities to advance through levels 1–5 in the Production Technician Skills Matrix.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed