Operator Apprentice

West Fraser • Dudley, GA

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About The Position

The Operator Apprentice is an entry-level role for self-motivated individuals, with the expectation that they will advance into progressively skilled positions. The role involves maintaining safe work areas, cleaning industrial equipment and workstations, relieving production positions, and operating various light and heavy industrial machinery. Apprentices should be willing and flexible to take on assignments that may change daily, while adhering to mill safety policies and procedures. The position requires working outdoors in all temperatures and in loud, high-volume environments, performing physical tasks throughout the shift, and working rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screen test, and physical.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work outdoors in all temperatures and in loud, high-volume environments while performing physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, including walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform 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.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.
• 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Show willingness and flexibility to perform various job assignments that may change daily.
• Follow mill safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Communicate effectively with team members and support the team culture.

Benefits

• Benefits starting Day 1
• On-the-job training
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

What This Job Offers

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