Operator Apprentice

West Fraser; Dudley (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1

On-the-job training

Promoting from within

Medical

Dental

401k matching

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking an Operator Apprentice at our facility in Georgia. This entry-level role expects self-motivated individuals to advance into progressively skilled positions.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean, safe work areas, operating light and heavy machinery, and supporting a culture of safety. The position offers on-the-job training and a path to advanced roles within the company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of six months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high-volume environments performing physical tasks.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, climb stairs, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Adhere to West Fraser safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with all team members to support our culture.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Employment offers contingent upon pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work areas and dispose of debris and sawdust.
• Clean industrial equipment and workstations.
• Relieve production positions and operate light/heavy machinery.
• Adapt to varied tasks and assignments as needed.
• Support our safety culture by following mill policies.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team communication

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our Operator Apprentice position is an entry-level role with the expectation that self-motivated individuals will advance into progressively skilled positions.

Entry-level Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

• 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
• Showing a 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

Required Skills And Experience Include

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position which includes walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures
• Recognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members
• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen test, and physical

Our Highly Competitive Compensation Package Includes

• Benefits starting Day 1
• On-the-job training and a
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)