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Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America - and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building productsthat can service the entire United States.Job Description:Boise Cascade in Lena, LA (near Alexandria, LA) is seeking Production Tech I employees. This is a non-climate-controlled mill, meaning temperatures can be very high in the summer and cold in the winter. Production Tech I positions are utilized in a general laborer capacity with opportunities for advancement.A Day In The Life Typically Includes:Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures while proactively gaining skills for continued advancementAssisting team members throughout the plant as needed during productionResponsible for up-keep of floor area during the normal production runs and break-outs, moving heavy objects, cleaning equipment or machinery, and loading or unloading material.Willingness to learn, accept new roles, and work well as part of a teamActing as a relief operator to cover other employees' breaks and vacationsQualifications:No experience requiredOn the job training providedHigh school diploma or GEDAbility to communicate in writingWorking knowledge of math fundamentalsAvailable to work any shift and ability to promote to machinery operatorWork experience in a manufacturing environment is a plusYour health is important to us. We offer medical, dental and vision insurance plans to suit your needs. Additional supplemental policies are also available (cancer insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, etc.). Coverage starts the first day of the month following one month of employment.A generous vacation plan is also provided.Retirement planning is vital for our employees, with a 401(k) account offered. Additionally, as employees contribute to their 401(k) account company match contributions are added.Employees are eligible for discounts, AD&D and life insurance enrollment, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), plus so much more!Shifts Available: (Depends On Assigned Department)Two days on, two days off, three days on, two days off rotation - (6:00am - 6:00pm). Every other weekend is a 3-day weekend off. (48 hours one week, 36 hours the next week)ORMonday - Friday 5:00am - 5:00pm (40-48 hours per week) -- with weekend availability as required to meet production demandsAll departments rotate between days / nights every two weeks.After completing the 90 or120 day probationary period, associates will have the opportunity to test using skills taught since hire with the possibility of advancing through the following levels.Production Tech II ($22.62 per hour)8 months minimum, 12 months maximum in positionProduction Tech III ($23.56 per hour)8 months minimum, no maximum in positionProduction Tech IV ($25.00 per hour)8 months minimum, no maximum in positionProduction Tech V ($27.90 per hour)Equal Opportunity Employer:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.Apply Online At /careersQualificationsExperiencePreferred Work experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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