Production Assistant jobs in Pascagoula, MS

Description

• Use an assortment of hand tools to complete daily clean-up duties, such as air hoses, shovels, etc.
• Operate Forklift, Bobcat, 980 Front End Loader and Knuckle Boom.
• Work with minimal supervision, in a safe and productive manner.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Work safely and follow proper lockout procedures.
• Adhere to all safety, health, policies, procedures, and guidelines.  This includes wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must work well with others.
• **Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.  

• Ability to work in small, tight, confined, dark areas; climb ladders and steps, work safely on uneven ground.
• Safely operate assigned mobile equipment to perform job duties.
• Safely operate assigned machine centers.
• Lift, push, and pull by hand various weights (light to heavy) of lumber, bark, and sawdust.
• Stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Use various hand tools safely and efficiently: shovels, brooms, rakes, chain saws etc.
• Communicate with and follow directions from supervisors and maintenance personnel. 

• Willing and able to work any shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Willing and able to work in a hot, cold, noisy, industrial environment.
• Willing and able to pull and lift to 50 lbs.
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, kneeling, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling for up to 12 hours per day.  

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working in wood products.
• Experience operating a forklift, knuckle boom or bobcat.  

• Employee benefits including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, cancer, flexible spending account, life, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment.
• Competitive Wages and 401(k) with company match. 
• One week of vacation after only six (6) months of employment