Careers
For over a century, The Langdale Company has created jobs in the communities in which it operates through diversified affiliate companies.
Being a Part of The Langdale Family
With an average tenure of more than 7 years among our approximately 1,200 employees, The Langdale Company is proud that more than 43 percent of our employees have been with the company more than 10 years and:
- 37% employees have more than 10 years of experience with the company
- 22% employees have more than 15 years of experience with the company
- 13% employees have more than 20 years of experience with the company
- 4% employees have more than 30 years of experience with the company
Our employees tell us that their long tenures with The Langdale Company are directly attributable to the company’s focus on doing right by our customers and communities. In the words of one of our founders, “We want the thrill of seeing satisfied employees.”
In addition to sharing the Company’s values, our employees also share in the following benefit package:
- The Langdale Company’s Health, Pharmacy & Dental Plans are self funded, so the Company – not an insurance company – pays these claim costs.
- When enrolled in The Langdale Health Benefit Plan, the Company also provides employees with Group-Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
- Other benefits include:
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Education Reimbursement
- Unreimbursed Medical and Dependent Child Care Flex Plan
- Wellness and Disease Management program benefits (flu shots, smoking cessation, physical exams and screenings)
- Vision Plan
- Various supplemental products including, but not limited to, short term disability, long term disability, critical care, cancer, accident, term life and whole life
Employee benefits equal approximately 30 percent of the total wage and benefit compensation package (includes Social Security, workers’ compensation, and unemployment benefits). Eligibility, coverage, terms and conditions are subject to applicable guiding documents (plan descriptions, policies, handbooks, etc.).
Career Opportunities
Langboard OSB
Dryer Operator
The prime responsibility of the Dryer Operator is to safely operate the Wellons Furnace systems, Westec Dryer systems, thermal oil systems, associated fuel handling systems, including all facilities contained therein to supply heat to dry flakes and the thermal oil necessary to heat the press to manufacture quality OSB at competitive productivity levels while maintaining the lowest possible costs. He/She shall be responsible for keeping the dry flake storage bins full at all times.
Submit completed applications to careers@langboard-osb.com
Electrician – Class A
The prime responsibility is to troubleshoot and repair all plant electrical and electronic equipment, including all levels of repair and maintenance.
Submit completed applications to careers@langboard-osb.com
Industrial Mechanic
Performs a variety of general and specific duties ranging from general housekeeping to the efficient, safe and profitable operation of assigned work area.
Submit completed applications to careers@langboard-osb.com
Press Operator
The prime responsibility of the Press operator is to safely operate the blending, forming and pressing area including all facilities contained therein to supply properly resonated wafers to the Forming Station, former and press mats required for the manufacture of quality OSB at competitive productivity levels while maintaining the lowest possible costs.
Submit completed applications to careers@langboard-osb.com
Process Analyst
The Process Analyst is responsible for checking on product quality and providing technical input to the total plant process to ensure the manufacture of quality product at the lowest possible manufacturing cost. The objectives are to determine all critical process setpoints and monitor the actual results are in accordance with the standards established.
Submit completed applications to careers@langboard-osb.com
Clean-Up Utility
The prime responsibility of Utility is to provide a clean working environment.
Submit completed applications to careers@langboard-osb.com
Industrial Cutting Tools, Inc.
Band Saw Grinding Production – Carbide Grinding Production – Knife Department Production – ICT Pellet Department
- Responsible for operating grinder controls with supervision.
- Responsible for differentiating between various saw configurations.
- Responsible for cleaning and sharpening saws.
- Responsible for assisting with loading and unloading of delivery trucks.
- Responsible for being present and on time for work each day.
- Maintain quality control.
Education/Experience: High School diploma or GED
Manual/Physical Skills: Must be mechanically inclined, ability to read a tape measure and ability to use a caliper and micrometer.
Communication Skills: Ability to understand written and verbal instructions, ability to read and understand technical manuals and other info and ability to interpret computer generated reports.
Hours of Work: 40-Hour work week with additional overtime as needed.
Physical requirements: Substantial standing and walking required, ability to climb steps, ladders and on top of equipment, must have excellent vision, excellent manual dexterity skills and hand/eye coordination and ability to lift 50-70 pounds.
Submit completed applications to arawlings@indcuttools.com
Kinderlou Forest
Line Cook
- Employee must be/ become familiar with all the daily operations of the kitchen and must be able to perform any task.
- Assist with organization and meal planning when required. Ensure that food if prepared properly.
- Ensure that safety standards and high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitary requirements are followed.
- Ensure all food leaving the kitchen has a printed ticket.
- Assist with food prep and food presentation.
- Ensure kitchen meets all health department regulations.
Reports to Kitchen Manager
High school education minimum
Must be able to pass a drug screen
Dish Washer
- Assist with washing dishes and keeping dish pit area clean.
- Ensure that safety standards and high standard of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitary requirements are followed.
- Assist with food prep.
- Ensure kitchen meets all health department regulations.
Reports to Kitchen Manager
Must be able to pass a drug screen
Submit completed applications to lrentz@kinderlou.com or kgay@kinderlou.com
LANCO
Local Truck Driver – No Restrictions
Responsible for transporting wood residue to appointed destination. Responsible for tarping loads as needed.
High school diploma or equivalent, Valid Class A CDL License, One Year Experience Required.
Competitive pay and excellent benefit package. EEO/M/F/V/D
Submit completed applications for LANCO to abby@langdaleforest.com
Langboard MDF
Job Openings coming soon!
Langdale Forest Products
Maintenance Technician
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of company equipment and property including
- Parts
- Welding
- Fabrication
- oil sampling
- preventative maintenance
Material Handler
- Responsible for the handling and monitoring of materials necessary for production and related processes
- Performs and assists with various tasks from cleaning, sorting materials, preventative maintenance and repairs, stacking and strapping finished products for shipping and any other duties as needed
Desired Skills & Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of vocational training or industrial experience
- Valid drivers license with good driving record
- Ability to stand and sit for extended times, lift 75-100 lbs
Submit completed applications to abby@langdaleforest.com
TLC Millwork
Interior Door Assebler
Responsible for the handling and processing of materials necessary for production.
- Read order tickets.
- Pull components from inventory for production as specified on order tickets.
- Insure doors match order tickets.
- Operate nail gun.
- Operate pneumatic drill.
- Operate chop and rip saws.
- Use/read tape measure.
- Performs any and all additional duties as required by management
Physical Requirements:
- Substantial standing and walking.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to wood products.
- Must be able to lift 10-100 lbs.
- Use of body to bend, reach, stoop, pull and push.
- Must be able to work in all weather temperatures.
Submit completed applications to dbonner@southernbuilderssupply.com or jbonner@southernbuilderssupply.com
Career Highlights
- Health, Pharmacy & Dental Plans
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Education Reimbursement