About Us:

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 products that 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 advancement
• Assisting team members throughout the plant as needed during production
• Responsible 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 team
• Acting as a relief operator to cover other employees’ breaks and vacations

Qualifications:

• No experience required
• On the job training provided
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate in writing
• Working knowledge of math fundamentals
• Available to work any shift and ability to promote to machinery operator
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus

Benefits:

Your 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)

OR

• Monday - Friday 5: 00am - 5: 00pm, as well as some weekends as required to meet production demands.
• All departments rotate between days / nights every two weeks.

Advancement Opportunity:

After completing the 90 or 120 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 ($23.48 per hour)

8 months minimum, 12 months maximum in position

• Production Tech III ($24.46 per hour)

8 months minimum, no maximum in position

• Production Tech IV ($25.95 per hour)

8 months minimum, no maximum in position

Production Tech V ($28.96 per hour)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Apply Online At www.bc.com/careers

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