Forest Aide jobs in Alexandria, LA

Hunt Forest Products in Pollock, LA is seeking to fill an experienced millwright position. This full-time position is just the start to a vast and long-term career in wood manufacturing. Hunt Forest Products offers many benefits and promotional opportunities. We seek those who demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, safety mindset, attention to detail, strong attendance and continued development of skill sets.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Following preventative maintenance procedures in the inspection, repair and/or replacement of items subject to cause production downtimes.
• Routinely complete preventative maintenance activities per company programs.
• Take time to learn the function and operation of all production and support equipment through communication with operators and other maintenance staff.
• Acquire a working knowledge of all monitoring and diagnostic equipment.
• Acquire a working knowledge of blueprints, layouts and technical data.
• Learns to properly maintain all equipment with a minimum amount of assistance.
• Adhere to current plans and programs set forth by the company and direct supervision.
• Eagerly assist others in the completion of tasks, including clean-up activities.
• Operate and maintain all tooling and equipment per manufacturers specifications.
• Interacts with others and performs work in a professional manner.
• Follow all company safety rules and PPE use.
• Follow all company rules and procedures regarding daily work activity.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent minimum; higher education and/or certifications preferred.
• Must mechanically inclined
• Must possess a basic knowledge of welding and hydraulics
• Previous experience with equipment maintenance in a manufacturing environment (5 years).
• This position is day shift, but candidates should be flexible to work 12-hour shifts rotating days/nights and weekends/holidays and on call; as needed.
• Must have own set of tools.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment testing and background check 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, noise and strong smell of pine.
• 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 of veneer, plywood, landscape timbers, 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.

EOE/M/F/V/D

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $26.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Sign-on bonus
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Employee Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (As Needed)
• Overnight Shift (As Needed)