Entry Level Michigan Works Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description:

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.

Qualifications:

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 delivered quality wood products and manufacturing solutions to customers across North America. The Grayling manufacturing plant and mill have a long history of producing high-quality wood products while supporting the local community.

Our success is driven by the dedication of our hourly operators, production laborers, manufacturing team members, and salaried support teams who work together to safely produce industry-leading building products. As a Manufacturing Operator in Grayling, you will play an important role in supporting production, operating equipment, maintaining product quality, and contributing to the success of our manufacturing plant.

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support.
For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser
We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.
We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.
Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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