Operator Apprentice - Rotating Schedule

West Fraser Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

On-the-job training

401K with company match

Job summary

West Fraser Inc. is hiring for an entry-level manufacturing position. The role involves outdoor work in all temperatures, operating various machinery, and supporting a safety-first culture.

You will start with on-the-job training and participate in rotating day/night shifts, including occasional Saturdays. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The position offers benefits from Day 1 and opportunities for growth within a large, diversified wood

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and loud environments.
• Willingness to perform various tasks as assigned daily.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for shifts.
• Comply with West Fraser safety policies and procedures.

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.
• Adapt to changing daily assignments and support team needs.
• Uphold safety policies and contribute to a safety-first culture.

Skills

Willingness to work outdoors

Lift up to 50 pounds

Rotating shifts

Team communication

Safety culture adherence

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.

The schedule for this position is 40 Hours Per Week | Monday - Friday with an occasional Saturday | Rotating Shift (2 Weeks of Days - 2 Weeks of Nights).

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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