Operator Apprentice

West Fraser; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

401k with company match

Medical

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

On-the-job training

Promotions from within

Job summary

West Fraser is seeking an Operator Apprentice in Kentucky to begin a career in our manufacturing team with a strong safety focus and on-the-job training. This entry-level role emphasizes growth into progressively skilled positions within the mill environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, assisting with equipment maintenance, and supporting rotating shifts while adhering to safety policies. Benefits begin Day 1 and the company promotes from within.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Minimum of six months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud environments performing physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work areas, collect debris, and dispose of sawdust and lumber.
• Clean industrial equipment and workstations.
• Relieve production positions; operate light and heavy machinery.
• Be flexible to perform varied daily tasks.
• Follow mill safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

OurOperator 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
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com

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

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help