Operator Apprentice 1

West Fraser; Fitzgerald (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On‑job training

Promotions from within

Medical

Dental

401k

Life insurance

Disability

Paid vacations and holidays

Wellness Pay Program

Job summary

West Fraser in Fitzgerald, GA is seeking a Production Laborer at our sawmill. You will maintain safe work areas, operate light and heavy machinery, and support a culture of safety.

This role requires working outdoors in all temperatures, lifting up to 50 pounds, and willingness to rotate shifts. Benefits start Day 1 and opportunities for growth are available within the company.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high volume environments performing physical tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform essential functions safely.
• Adherence to West Fraser safety policies and procedures.
• Effective communication with all team members.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Employment offers contingent on background check, drug screen, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work areas, collect debris, and dispose of sawdust and dropped lumber.
• Clean industrial equipment and workstations.
• Relieve production positions and operate light and heavy machinery.
• Be flexible to perform various daily assignments as needed.
• Support a culture of safety by following mill policies and procedures.

Skills

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Safety policies

Team communication

Rotating shifts

Pre-employment checks

Job description

We are looking for a Production Laborer for our sawmill located in Fitzgerald, Ga.

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

Required skills and experience

• 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

Preferred skills

• Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Benefits

• Benefits start Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On‑job training and a
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Wellness Pay Program

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 thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone inquiries, please. West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

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

Travel Required

No .

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