Entry Level Operator

West Fraser • Jacksonville, FL

7d

About The Position

The Entry Level Operator performs lumberyard, housekeeping, and production-support duties in an industrial setting. The role involves stacking lumber, maintaining safe and clean work areas, cleaning equipment and workstations, and relieving production positions by operating light and heavy industrial machinery. Assignments may change daily, so flexibility and willingness to perform varied tasks are important. Employees must follow mill safety policies, Safe Work Procedures, and Zero Energy State procedures. The position requires working outdoors in all temperatures and in loud, high-volume environments while performing physical tasks throughout the shift. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and physical. West Fraser describes the work environment as challenging and stable, with career development opportunities and a culture of promoting from within.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work any shift and rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• 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 and housekeeping duties, 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 varied 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 on Day 1.
• Competitive starting pay.
• Wellness Pay Program.
• On-the-job training.
• 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