Entry Level Operator

West Fraser • Whitehouse, FL

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About The Position

The Entry Level Operator performs general lumberyard and housekeeping duties, stacks lumber, maintains clean and safe work areas, and cleans industrial equipment and workstations. The role may also relieve production positions and operate various light and heavy industrial machinery. The successful candidate must be flexible to take on assignments that may change daily and consistently follow mill safety policies, Safe Work Procedures, and Zero Energy State procedures. This position involves physical work in outdoor conditions and loud, high-volume environments, and requires availability for rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and physical. West Fraser describes the work environment as challenging and stable, with career development and future growth opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to work any shift and rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and in loud, high-volume environments while performing physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, climb stairs, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize and support the team culture and communicate effectively with all team members.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen test, and physical.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level lumberyard duties and housekeeping, including using a shovel.
• Stack various lengths of lumber.
• Maintain safe work areas, collect debris, and dispose of sawdust and dropped lumber in assigned areas.
• Clean industrial equipment and workstations.
• Relieve production positions and operate various light and heavy industrial machinery.
• Remain willing and flexible to perform job assignments that may change daily.
• Adhere to mill safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Follow all Safe Work Procedures.
• Follow all Zero Energy State procedures.
• Communicate effectively with team members and support the team culture.

Benefits

• Benefits start Day 1.
• Competitive starting pay.
• Wellness Pay Program.
• On-the-job training.
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid vacations and holidays.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED