Operations Team Member/Manufacturing Operator

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Weyerhaeuser Company is seeking full-time entry level Operations Team Members to join our world-class high-performance team based Oriented Strand Board Mill located in Grayling, Michigan.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a long-term hourly manufacturing career in a modern, high-performance mill environment. Team members work in a safe, team-oriented manufacturing plant where they operate equipment, support production processes, maintain quality standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Competitive starting wage along with Gainsharing bonus opportunities. Opportunities for pay increase are based on skill and contribution. Competitive benefits package includes a 401K match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and holiday and vacation pay.

Key Functions:

• Responsible for the daily operation of manufacturing equipment that produces oriented strand board.
• As a Plant Team Member, you will perform regular Preventive Maintenance and clean-up on equipment
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Problem solves and troubleshoots equipment and issues on a regular basis.
• Regularly involved in process improvement projects.
• Operate forklifts and other mobile equipment to manage product flow.
• Perform quality checks and ensure production of a quality product.
• Complete shift paperwork and recordkeeping.
• Attend team meetings and regular skills training sessions.
• Responsible for many items traditionally managed by leadership such as managing performance, conducting training, capital projects and leading safety.
• Weyerhaeuser Grayling team members work unsupervised and make team decisions.
• Initiative, communication and teamwork skills are very important in this position.

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Qualifications

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Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to work a rotating schedule (sample schedule - 4 nights on, 3 off, 3 days on, 1 off, 3 nights on, 3 off, 4 days on. In one month, a team works 14 days. One week is a 36.75 hour week and the next is a 49-hour week. You get 7 days off in a row; approximately 16 days off a month.)
• Good communication skills.
• Experience in self-directed team environment is a plus.
• Able to perform basic math and use computers.
• Successful completion of pre-employment testing process.
• Ability to work effectively within a team setting.
• Manufacturing, industrial, production, operator, laborer, machine operator, equipment operator, forklift operator or mill experience is preferred but not required.

About Wood Products For more than 100 years, Weyerhaeuser has

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