Production Team Member - Philadelphia, MS - VetJobs : Job Details

Job DescriptionATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.DescriptionWeyerhaeuser Company is accepting applications for Production Team Members for our Philadelphia, MS Lumber facility. We are seeking individuals who are committed to safety, have a positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and a desire to work in a manufacturing facility. The starting rate for this position is $18.77 per hour. Relocation is not available for this position. The Philadelphia operation is a random length sawmill primarily producing lumber up to 20 feet in length with some specialty related capacity. Philadelphia, MS is located in east central Mississippi and filled with natural beauty and small-town charm. Whether you enjoy unique county fairs, resort entertainment, outdoor recreational activities, professional rodeos, golfing, historic landmarks or shopping, Neshoba County and Philadelphia, MS offers the best in recreation, relaxation, and entertainment. Key Functions:Total commitment to working safe and following all safety rules and regulations.Responsible for cleaning the assigned production area - sweeping and removing debris.Responsible for operating equipment in assigned area.Feeding or placing items onto equipment for processing or removing items after processing.Interpreting work instructions adequately and successfully completing tasks as delegated.Safe start up and shut down of equipment in assigned area of responsibility.Must demonstrate willingness and ability.Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesQualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDSteady, documented work historyEligible to work in the United States without sponsorshipWilling to work in Philadelphia, MS without requiring relocation assistanceFollow all company policies and proceduresAble to perform basic math and basic computer skillsAble and willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, as well as night and rotating shiftWork safely and wear all required personal protective equipmentAbility to safely work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions and around moving manufacturing equipment and machineryAbility to perform the essential job functions of the position, which includes climbing stairs/ladders, navigating catwalks, working from heights, lifting 2-20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally, stooping, bending and standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hoursExcellent listening and communication skillsMust be team oriented - put team's needs ahead of individual interests, accepts personal accountability for team's plans and results, work to develop trust and respect, take initiative and solve issuesAbility to demonstrate open, honest and regular exchange of information and treat all employees with respect and dignityWillingness and ability to learn new jobs and skillsMust be willing to flow to work as business needsAble to conduct visual equipment inspections, perform basic preventive maintenance and assist maintenance in troubleshooting/improving equipmentAble to complete forklift trainingResume detailing education and work historyPost Application Requirements:Successful completion of pre-employment computer based testing/interviewSuccessful completion of pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen The Following Are Preferred:Experience operating equipment in a manufacturing/industrial environmentExperience in a sawmill or other manufacturing/industrial environmentExperience driving mobile equipment / forkliftPost Application Requirements:Successful completion of pre-employment computer based testing/interviewSuccessful completion of pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen