Production Associate Jobs in Louisiana
Production associate jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles, where petrochemical manufacturing, food processing, and industrial packaging drive steady demand at every level from entry-line to lead operator. Companies like ExxonMobil, Dow Chemical, and Tyson Foods maintain large Louisiana production footprints and hire associates year-round. The most in-demand specialties are chemical plant production, food and beverage processing, and industrial assembly. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Our Team at Weyerhaeuser
At Weyerhaeuser, our most valuable resource isn’t just the timberlands we manage—it’s the people who make our success possible. For more than a century, their skill, dedication, and innovation have positioned us as a global leader in sustainable timberland management and wood products manufacturing. Now, we’re inviting motivated individuals to join our high-performing team at our Dodson Lumber Mill.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Safety First Culture – We prioritize your well-being every day.
Competitive Pay – Starting at $19.00 per hour
Career Growth – Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.
Outstanding Benefits – Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.
Shift: Schedules vary by department. The typical Sawmill schedule is two, 10 to 12-hour shifts, four to five days a week. The typical planer schedule is two, 10 to 12-hour shifts, five to six days a week. Day shift starting at 6:00am and night shift at 6:00pm. Majority of our open positions are night shift. Night shift schedule pays an additional $1.00 per hour for night shift differential.
The Production Associate position is to complete clean-up activities throughout the mill, both inside and out. It is essential to use a broom, shovel, rake, air hose, wheelbarrow; drive tractors, forklifts, and a bobcat; operate mobile equipment to empty trash barrels, pick up heavy debris, and scoop up debris in the log yard. There are a variety of walking surfaces including catwalks, concrete, gravel, dirt and mud surfaces. Majority of the sawmill is located on the second floor which requires working at heights and wearing a harness to clean up machinery.
Key Functions:
- Commitment to working safe and following all safety rules and regulations.
- Clean-up activities throughout the mill, both inside and out.
- Cross-train in production roles and be able to fill in when short-handed on days or nights.
- Feed or place items onto equipment for processing and load/unload items from machines.
- Able to interpret work instructions and complete tasks as delegated.
- Willingness and ability to work all shifts and wear all required personal protective equipment.
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Actively participate in the team-based work environment with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and respectable work ethic.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- A minimum of 6 months employment experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment OR equivalent technical training.
- Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery.
- Able to work overtime, holidays, as well as night shift and weekends.
- Able to work in extreme temperatures, dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety protective equipment.
- Able to perform labor intensive work and essential job functions of the position, which may include climbing stairs, navigating catwalks, lifting up to 50 lbs. and bending, work from heights, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours.
- Able to complete forklift training.
- Resume detailing education and work history is required for consideration.
Job
Operations, Manufacturing, & ConstructionPrimary Location
USA-LA-DodsonSchedule
Full-timeJob Level
Entry LevelJob Type
ExperiencedShift
Day (1st)Description
Join Our Team at Weyerhaeuser
At Weyerhaeuser, our most valuable resource isn’t just the timberlands we manage—it’s the people who make our success possible. For more than a century, their skill, dedication, and innovation have positioned us as a global leader in sustainable timberland management and wood products manufacturing. Now, we’re inviting motivated individuals to join our high-performing team at our Dodson Lumber Mill.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Safety First Culture – We prioritize your well-being every day.
Competitive Pay – Starting at $19.00 per hour
Career Growth – Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance.
Outstanding Benefits – Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your eligible pay.
Shift: Schedules vary by department. The typical Sawmill schedule is two, 10 to 12-hour shifts, four to five days a week. The typical planer schedule is two, 10 to 12-hour shifts, five to six days a week. Day shift starting at 6:00am and night shift at 6:00pm. Majority of our open positions are night shift. Night shift schedule pays an additional $1.00 per hour for night shift differential.
The Production Associate position is to complete clean-up activities throughout the mill, both inside and out. It is essential to use a broom, shovel, rake, air hose, wheelbarrow; drive tractors, forklifts, and a bobcat; operate mobile equipment to empty trash barrels, pick up heavy debris, and scoop up debris in the log yard. There are a variety of walking surfaces including catwalks, concrete, gravel, dirt and mud surfaces. Majority of the sawmill is located on the second floor which requires working at heights and wearing a harness to clean up machinery.
Key Functions:
- Commitment to working safe and following all safety rules and regulations.
- Clean-up activities throughout the mill, both inside and out.
- Cross-train in production roles and be able to fill in when short-handed on days or nights.
- Feed or place items onto equipment for processing and load/unload items from machines.
- Able to interpret work instructions and complete tasks as delegated.
- Willingness and ability to work all shifts and wear all required personal protective equipment.
-
Actively participate in the team-based work environment with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and respectable work ethic.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- A minimum of 6 months employment experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment OR equivalent technical training.
- Able to work safely around moving manufacturing equipment and machinery.
- Able to work overtime, holidays, as well as night shift and weekends.
- Able to work in extreme temperatures, dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety protective equipment.
- Able to perform labor intensive work and essential job functions of the position, which may include climbing stairs, navigating catwalks, lifting up to 50 lbs. and bending, work from heights, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours.
- Able to complete forklift training.
- Resume detailing education and work history is required for consideration.
Job
Operations, Manufacturing, & ConstructionPrimary Location
USA-LA-DodsonSchedule
Full-timeJob Level
Entry LevelJob Type
ExperiencedShift
Day (1st)See All 10 Production Associate Jobs in Louisiana
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What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production associate jobs across Louisiana.
- High school diploma or GED required by most Louisiana production employers
- Prior experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial production settings preferred
- Ability to operate and monitor production machinery and assembly line equipment
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and Louisiana plant safety protocols
- Physical ability to stand for extended shifts and lift up to 50 pounds
- Availability for rotating shifts including nights and weekends at Louisiana facilities
Production Associate Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production associate in Louisiana?
Most Louisiana production associate positions require a high school diploma or GED and can be entered directly without additional licensing, since the role itself carries no state-issued credential in Louisiana. Employers in petrochemical and food processing facilities often provide on-the-job training aligned with industry safety standards such as OSHA general industry guidelines. Completing a certificate program in manufacturing technology at a Louisiana community college strengthens an application considerably.
Which companies hire production associates in Louisiana?
Louisiana production associate roles are posted by Cintas, Weyerhaeuser, and Diversified Foods & Seasonings and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Louisiana's concentration of petrochemical refineries, food manufacturers, and industrial packaging operations means large employers with permanent facilities in the state hire production associates on a consistent, ongoing basis.
Which Louisiana cities have the most production associate jobs?
Madisonville, Dodson, and Kenner have the most production associate openings in Louisiana. Baton Rouge anchors the market through its dense corridor of chemical and refining plants along the Mississippi River, while New Orleans draws food processing and packaging volume, and Lake Charles supports a significant share of openings through its petrochemical and LNG export facilities.
Are there remote production associate jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Production associate work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring a physical presence on the plant floor or assembly line. About 0% of production associate openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be quality control documentation or production scheduling support roles rather than core line positions.
How can I get hired as a production associate in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to temp-to-hire programs run by industrial staffing agencies that place workers in Louisiana's Baton Rouge and Lake Charles plant corridors, where many full-time production associate positions begin as contract roles. Large food manufacturers operating in the state regularly run new-hire orientation cohorts that require no prior production background. A forklift certification or a short manufacturing certificate from a Louisiana community or technical college gives candidates a practical edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to production associate jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to production associate jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings across Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lake Charles, and beyond. Find roles that fit your experience level and apply directly to employers without creating an account or going through an intermediary.
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