Company Information:
Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today, we're one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Because our business is built on relationships, our employees are critical to our success, and we're committed to investing in them. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life - from health and well-being, career and community, to financial security and personal safety. We call it Total Rewards.
Here's a snapshot of what we offer:
- Medical, prescription drug, dental & vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company contribution
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life Insurance
Position Information:
The Management Associate position provides the opportunity and environment to develop a broad, comprehensive knowledge of the business to gain the necessary skills and experience to prepare for future leadership roles. This includes on-the-job training, job shadowing key leadership positions and exposure to business and plant operations. Candidates in this role must demonstrate the competencies and potential for progressing into targeted leadership/production management job opportunities.
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform and complete assignments as outlined on the two (2) year Management Trainee On-boarding Plan.
- Engage in rotational assignments to gain an in-depth understanding of company functions and operations. This includes six (6) months assignments at three (3) different manufacturing plants and six (6) months working with Industrial Engineers in the Boise Improvement Cycle (BIC) department.
- Job shadow assigned plant leadership to observe and learn their roles and responsibilities within the company.
- Work as a Shift Supervisor, working various shifts as needed at each assigned plant location, to gain knowledge and experience in manufacturing and leadership.
- Attend comprehensive learning sessions with department managers to gain knowledge and experience in each department to include: BIC, quality control, log procurement, accounting, safety, environmental, IT, engineering, and others as assigned.
- Participate in assigned training and development sessions.
- Engage in project work as assigned to contribute to company goals and application of learned skills.
- Demonstrate strong commitment to continuous learning and competency of business and leadership acumen in alignment with company core values and building partnerships.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience:
Education: College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Bachelor's degree, or technical degree in engineering, forestry, or wood science is preferred.
Experience: Two (2) to five (5) years’ experience in manufacturing or wood products. Experience in a Lead or Supervisor role/capacity is preferred.
How to apply:
To ensure consideration, a completed resume and application must be received. Incomplete applications and/or resumes will not be accepted or considered for review.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- College degree or equivalent work experience in a related job function
- Bachelor's degree or technical degree in engineering, forestry, or wood science
- Two to five years' experience in manufacturing or wood products
- Experience in a Lead or Supervisor role/capacity
Boise Cascade Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boise Cascade and has not been reviewed or approved by Boise Cascade.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs, administered through recognized providers. This breadth is presented as part of a comprehensive Total Rewards package and serves as a meaningful component of overall compensation.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is provided, and company materials and filings reference a longstanding baseline employer contribution with potential additional contributions for some groups. This structure signals substantial support for building retirement savings.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Annual raises are indicated for many roles, with progression often tied to performance or divisional results. These patterns point to upward pay movement for a portion of positions even as levels vary by role and location.
Boise Cascade Insights
What We Do
As a leading manufacturer and distributor of building materials, we bring people, products and services together to build strong homes, businesses and communities that stand the test of time. We have 60 locations across North America and it's truly our people and culture that sets us apart. We keep long-term relationships in mind, every day in everything that we do. To us, integrity goes beyond the structural strength of our products – it is our uncompromising commitment to do the right thing for our coworkers, customers, suppliers, investors, the environment and communities where we operate.
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