Hunt Forest Products in Pollock, LA is seeking to fill press operator positions on our glue lin. This full-time, position is a vital role in determining both the quality and quantity of plywood available to our customers. Hunt Forest Products offers many benefits along with a varied shift schedule to accommodate a work/life balance. Opportunities for increased pay are available for those who demonstrate their abilities to successfully operate the press after training. Candidates must enjoy working in a high-heat environment and can demonstrate good judgement when working with equipment and other employees.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Safely operates equipment and maintains work area throughout duration of shift.
- Responsible for the flow of loads from the accumulator to the press unloader.
- Maintains posted pre- and hot press pressures, temperatures and timing
- Checks glue spreads and glue bonds
- Keeps pace with manufacturing operations and communicates issues to supervisor ahead of time.
- Works with others to ensure cleanliness of work area.
- Follow all company safety rules and PPE use.
- Follow all company rules and procedures regarding daily work activity.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Previous work experience with presses or other plywood manufacturing equipment is highly preferred.
- Must be flexible to work 12-hour shifts that include rotating days/nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment testing and background checks if given a conditional job offer.
Physical and Safety Requirements: (This is a safety sensitive position)
- Ability to work in an industrial environment that includes heat, cold and noise.
- Safely operate assigned tools and equipment.
- Safely maneuver around moving machinery, uneven ground, steps, ladders and stairs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Adherence to consistent hydration schedule.
- Ability to lift, push, pull and have exposure to various weights and sizes of veneer, plywood, lumber, bark and sawdust.
- Ability to lift over shoulder/head height.
- Ability to stoop, walk, stand, push, pull, bend, kneel, climb as to demonstrate a range of motion needed to complete assigned work during 12-hour shifts.
- Must be able to hear, read and see directions; instructions and/or signals.
- Clearly communicate safety issues and concerns as they appear.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $23.78 per hour
Schedule:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching program
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Referral bonus program
- Company paid long-term, short-term and life insurance
- Sign-on bonus available for new hires (rehires ineligible).
- Weekend shift differential pay for weekend rotations shifts.
- Tuition reimbursement