Operator Apprentice - Rotating Shift

West Fraser; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

A culture that strongly believes in...

401K with company match and additional

Job summary

West Fraser, a diversified wood products company, seeks entry-level team members for our Wisconsin mill. The role involves maintaining safe work areas, cleaning equipment, and operating light to heavy industrial machinery in a dynamic environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work outdoors in all weather, with lifting up to 50 pounds. Pre-employment checks and training are included, with opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Minimum six months in manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud environments.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to rotate shifts, holidays and weekends.

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

Skills

Outdoor work in all temperatures

Lift up to 50 pounds

Rotating shifts, holidays & weekends

Safety policies adherence

Team communication

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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