Entry Level Press Operator (6p-6a. 4 on / 4off schedule)
Alabama, United States of America
Full Time
3 days ago
Key skills
Time Management
About this role
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
Job Purpose
To operate complex equipment in the pressing process of an OSB manufacturing facility.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
- Operate press and secondary equipment to produce products following quality specifications and environmental guidelines.
- Organize and Communicate process upsets and downgraded material
- Complete reports associated with the pressing process and production (RCO #3 hourly temperatures, hourly cull count, and AFX downtime events)
- Communicate downtime events
- Clean and maintain equipment
- Assist in maintaining equipment
- Perform other duties as necessary.
- Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
What do I need to be successful?
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of complex equipment operation.
- Knowledge of general equipment maintenance.
- Time management skills.
- Demonstrated mechanical ability.
- Ability to read and understand safety rules and regulations.
Education:
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
Experience:
- 1 – 2 years’ experience in equipment operation.
- Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
Work Environment
Plant environment with exposure to sawdust, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and other inclement conditions.
LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.