NEW MILL! Come join the Weyerhaeuser team as they start up a state-of-the-art lumber manufacturing facility in Holden, LA. We are looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn how to operate a high-tech sawmill. Join now and be part of the next generation of lumber manufacturing.

Weyerhaeuser Company is currently recruiting for Production Operators with potential to grow into skilled Operator Positions for our lumber manufacturing facility located in Holden, LA. This operational role is key to safely ensuring the efficient manufacturing of finished boards from logs, resulting in top quality lumber that will be shipped to our customers.

We Offer:

• Competitive wage from $18.75 - $22.15 an hour
• Hiring Bonus of $1000
• Shift Differential for night shift
• Continuing education/training opportunities
• Very competitive health benefits, which include medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan

Key Functions:

• Safely and effectively perform tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Safely and effectively operates machine centers as assigned in the sawmill and planer mill at production levels.
• Safely and effectively maintain housekeeping that will include cleaning debris from equipment, shoveling sawdust and any other housekeeping duties assigned.
• Monitors flow of material to and from the machine center and makes adjustments as necessary to ensure production quality and quantity standards are met.
• Coordinates the flow of production and helps where needed.
• May support maintenance team members with troubleshooting and repairs as necessary
• Identifies and helps resolve other production flow problems.
• Assists in maintaining housekeeping standards
• May flow to work at machine centers where qualified to do so

• Able to perform all essential job functions, which includes changing saws/knives, lifting 2-20 pounds regularly, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps and ladders, and standing or walking for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours
• Able to work safely and follow all company policies and procedures
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Good decision-making skills
• Able to conduct visual equipment inspections and support maintenance in troubleshooting/repairs
• Able to perform basic calculations
• Ability to operate machinery
• Able to work any shift, weekends, overtime, holidays as needed
• Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment
• Successful completion of assessment process, background check and post-offer pre-employment drug screen and physical

About Wood Products:

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.

For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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