Machine Operator Trainee - On-the-Job Training & Growth

West Fraser; Leola (AR); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1

On-the-job training

401K with match

Life Insurance

Paid vacations

Job summary

West Fraser is hiring an entry-level Machine Operator Trainee at our Arkansas facility. You will support production by operating light and heavy machinery, keeping work areas clean, and progressively qualifying on multiple machine centers across the plant.

The role emphasizes safety, outdoor work in all temperatures, and the ability to rotate shifts including holidays and weekends. No direct experience is required, and on-the-job training is provided to develop skills and advance within the

Qualifications

• No direct experience needed.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high-volume environments performing physical tasks.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position including walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Follow West Fraser safety policies and procedures.
• Willingness to rotate shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work areas, collect debris, and dispose of sawdust and dropped lumber in assigned areas.
• Clean industrial equipment and workstations.
• Relieve production positions; operate various light and heavy industrial machinery.
• Progressively qualify on machine centers to work throughout the facility.
• Show flexibility to perform various daily tasks as needed.
• Support our safety-focused culture by adhering to mill safety policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

West Fraser is hiring an entry-level Machine Operator Trainee at our Arkansas facility. You will support production by operating light and heavy machinery, keeping work areas clean, and progressively qualifying on multiple machine centers across the plant.

The role emphasizes safety, outdoor work in all temperatures, and the ability to rotate shifts including holidays and weekends. No direct experience is required, and on-the-job training is provided to develop skills and advance within the