Operator Apprentice: Start Your On-the-Job Training

West Fraser; Blackshear (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

On-the-job training

A culture that strongly believes in"''

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match and additional

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser’s Blackshear Sawmill in Blackshear, GA is hiring an Operator Apprentice. This entry-level role expects self-motivated individuals who can advance into more skilled positions over time.

You will maintain safe work areas, clean equipment, operate light and heavy machinery, support a variety of daily tasks, and follow mill safety policies. Must be 18+, hold HS diploma or GED, and be able to work outdoors in all temperatures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high-volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift.

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

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

West Fraser’s Blackshear Sawmill in Blackshear, GA is hiring an Operator Apprentice. This entry-level role expects self-motivated individuals who can advance into more skilled positions over time.

You will maintain safe work areas, clean equipment, operate light and heavy machinery, support a variety of daily tasks, and follow mill safety policies. Must be 18+, hold HS diploma or GED, and be able to work outdoors in all temperatures.