Production Laborer

Production Worker About Big River Forest Products Big River Forest Products is a state-of-the-art lumber mill in Gloster, Mississippi. The new mill will require over 1 million tons of timber annually to produce about 250 million board feet. The facility is located on 65 acres (about the area of a large shopping mall) and represents a corporate investment of over $200 million, creating 131 jobs and supporting an additional 200 indirect jobs when operating at full capacity. BRFP is dedicated to its employees who are passionate about delivering unmatched, high-quality lumber from a world-class lumber manufacturing facility. For more information: POSITION: Production Worker World class lumber manufacturing facility based inGloster, Mississippi. Currently, we haveentry-level positionswith great opportunities for advancement. Responsibilities Entry level position with opportunity to learn and explore many jobs within the plant site including production, equipment maintenance, and supervision Learn to fill in on various machine stations Basic math skills Shovel, rake, and sweep wood byproducts Stack and pile lumber The work is fast paced and can, at times, be demanding Repetitive lifting and working in both hot and cold work environments. HS diploma or GED equivalent preferred Prefer a proven job history with longevity and exceptional attendance and safety record Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen Physical Requirements: Frequent climbing stairs Frequent and repetitious use of upper extremities (i.e. shoulders, arms, wrists, hands) in gripping, turning, manipulating objects of various sizes, shapes, weights Repetitious bending, kneeling or stretching Repetitious pushing and pulling 20 lbs. at 30” working height Occasional walking short distances Occasional lifting 50 lbs. from floor to 30” working height Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting 100 lbs. to 30” working height with the use of a dolly or hoist height Environmental Conditions: Must be able to tolerate extreme hot, humid, cold, and outdoor conditions. Comfortable working in loud environment, around moving machinery, with vibrations and airborne particles (sawdust). #J-18808-Ljbffr