Entry Level TS Strapper (6p-6a)

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 a simple piece of equipment on the TechShield product line in an OSB manufacturing facility.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Operate the bander/strapper equipment on the TechShield product line during the night shift
• Cover all units with TechShield bags prior to banding
• Complete any re-grade work on product line
• Print ID tags for completed units
• Complete Quality control checks on all product
• Check supplies to ensure smooth operation.
• Make minor adjustments to maintain equipment in good operating order.
• Provide general relief in support of TechShield or T & G line positions during breaks as assigned.
• Keep the banding area clean by blowing down, sweeping, and picking up trash
• Maintain the printer and keep it clean
• Write all unit tags produced and report them to the supervisor
• Manage any unused tags
• 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:

• Basic knowledge of equipment operation.
• Knowledge of line position duties and functions.
• Knowledge of general plant clean-up and utility functions.
• Time management and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules and regulations.

 

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• 3 – 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. 
• 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.