Mill Operator Apprentice - On-the-Job Training

West Fraser; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser’s Blackshear Sawmill in Georgia is seeking an Operator Apprentice for an entry-level role with growth potential into skilled positions. You will maintain clean, safe areas, operate various machinery, and support safety policies while adapting to daily assignments.

Candidates should be 18+, hold a high school diploma or GED, and be able to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud environments, with physical tasks throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high-volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform the essential functions with safety procedures and zero energy procedures.
• Offers of employment contingent upon pre-employment background check, a drug screen test, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining safe work areas, collecting debris and disposing of sawdust and dropped lumber in assigned areas.
• Cleaning industrial equipment and workstations.
• Relieving production positions; operating various light and heavy industrial machinery.
• Willingness and flexibility to perform various job assignments that may change daily.
• Supporting our culture of safety by adhering to mill safety policies and procedures at all times.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

West Fraser’s Blackshear Sawmill in Georgia is seeking an Operator Apprentice for an entry-level role with growth potential into skilled positions. You will maintain clean, safe areas, operate various machinery, and support safety policies while adapting to daily assignments.

Candidates should be 18+, hold a high school diploma or GED, and be able to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud environments, with physical tasks throughout shifts.