Lumberyard Operator Apprentice: Start Your Trades Career

West Fraser; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

West Fraser's Angelina Lumber is hiring for an entry-level general labor role. The Operator Apprentice position offers training with opportunities to advance into more skilled positions. The successful applicant will be trained and expected to cross-train across departments.

Responsibilities include lumberyard duties, stacking lumber, quality checks, and following safety procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be 18+. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age 18.
• Excellent safety record and adherence to safety program.
• Willingness to work any shift and cross-train in departments.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and basic maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level lumberyard duties and housekeeping tasks (shoveling, ground keeping, painting, janitorial).
• Stack lumber by length; move through process to prevent cross-ups.
• Occasionally work indoors and outdoors in any weather; follow safety procedures.
• Conduct quality checks and safety observations; document results.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

GED preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

West Fraser's Angelina Lumber is hiring for an entry-level general labor role. The Operator Apprentice position offers training with opportunities to advance into more skilled positions. The successful applicant will be trained and expected to cross-train across departments.

Responsibilities include lumberyard duties, stacking lumber, quality checks, and following safety procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be 18+. Equal opportunity employer.