Operator Apprentice: On-the-Job Training & Day 1 Benefits

West Fraser; McDavid (FL); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Day 1

Starting pay

On-the-job training

Promote from within

Medical insurance

Vision care

401k match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations

Job summary

West Fraser is hiring an Operator Apprentice in McDavid, FL. This entry-level role emphasizes safe operation of light and heavy machinery, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting a culture of safety.

Starting Day 1 benefits, on-the-job training, and growth opportunities are offered. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a willingness to work outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and cover rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 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.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

West Fraser is hiring an Operator Apprentice in McDavid, FL. This entry-level role emphasizes safe operation of light and heavy machinery, maintaining clean work areas, and supporting a culture of safety.

Starting Day 1 benefits, on-the-job training, and growth opportunities are offered. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with a willingness to work outdoors, lift up to 50 pounds, and cover rotating shifts including holidays and weekends.