Operator Apprentice

West Fraser; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

401K with company match

On-the-job training

Promotions from within

Job summary

West Fraser is hiring for an entry-level manufacturing associate. The role includes maintaining safe work areas, cleaning equipment, and operating light and heavy machinery on a rotating schedule.

You will help support daily production tasks and adapt to varying assignments throughout shifts. The position offers on-the-job training, a strong safety culture, and opportunities for growth within a large North American wood-products company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of six months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Must follow safety policies and procedures.
• Willingness to rotate shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Background check, drug screen, and physical required.

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
• 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

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Physical stamina

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

All new hires must obtain 6-inch lace-up safety toe boots and have them at orientation, which is their first day of employment.

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

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

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

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