Operator Apprentice - Rotating Shift

West Fraser; New Boston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

On-the-job training

401K with company match

Job summary

West Fraser in New Boston, TX is seeking entry-level manufacturing associates to maintain safe areas, operate light and heavy machinery, and support daily production. The role emphasizes safety, flexibility, and teamwork, with training provided and opportunities for advancement.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends. We offer an outstanding benefits package including day-one benefits, on-the-job training, and a strong

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Pre-employment checks including background, drug screen, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work areas and dispose of debris.
• Clean industrial equipment and workstations.
• Relieve production positions and operate various machinery.
• Be flexible to perform various daily tasks.
• Adhere to mill safety policies and procedures.
• Support our culture of safety and communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team communication

Physical endurance

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Travel Required : No

Description

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

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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)

Travel Required

No .

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