Entry-Level Production Laborer

Job Description

Entry-Level Production Laborer | Sierra Pacific Industries

The Tone:
This is an early career at Sierra Pacific Industries, located in Shasta Lake, CA. Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company, founded in 1949, and has grown to become one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. The company is deeply committed to sustainability, owning and managing over 2.4 million acres of timberland across California, Oregon, and Washington, with forests managed under a 100-year plan. They plant over 6 million new trees annually and utilize nearly 100% of every piece of wood, converting unused material into electricity. This Entry-Level Production Laborer role is an excellent opportunity to start a new career path with significant potential for growth within a family-owned company that trains and promotes from within, fostering an environment where employees are proud to build their careers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Shasta Lake, CA
• Pay: $22.84 hourly
• Mission: Contribute to the efficient operation of Sierra Pacific Industries’ state-of-the-art sawmill by learning various production tasks, supporting plant operations, and maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Machine Operation: Learn to operate and fill in on various machine stations efficiently within the manufacturing facility, actively contributing to daily production processes.
• Site Upkeep: Proactively shovel, rake, and sweep wood byproducts to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment throughout the plant site.
• Material Movement: Efficiently stack and pile lumber, and handle other materials, preparing them for subsequent processing or storage within the facility.
• Operational Support: Support overall plant operations by learning and performing varied tasks across different areas of the plant, with opportunities to explore roles in production, equipment maintenance, and supervision.
• Shift Adaptability: Work varied shifts, including overtime and weekends during busy production times, while consistently performing repetitive lifting and other physically demanding tasks in diverse hot and cold work environments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career professional who is at least 18 years of age.
• Experience: Possess recent, related work history and verifiable references.
• Skills: Strong physical capability, including the ability to perform repetitive lifting and demanding tasks; adaptability to work effectively in varied hot and cold work environments; and a demonstrated willingness to learn and grow within a production setting.