Operator Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

On-the-job training

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking an Operator Apprentice in the United States. This entry-level role focuses on maintaining clean, safe work areas and assisting with operating various machinery. The position offers on-the-job training and a clear path toward more skilled roles within the company.

Applicants should be prepared to work outdoors in all weather, adhere to strict safety policies, and join a team that emphasizes advancement from within and continuous skill development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud environments.
• Willingness to perform various tasks and rotate shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work areas and clean up debris, sawdust, and dropped lumber.
• Relieve production positions and operate light and heavy industrial machinery.
• Follow West Fraser safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Support a culture of safety and teamwork across shifts.
• Be flexible to different job assignments as needs change daily.

Skills

Physical stamina

Team communication

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

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)