Operator Apprentice 1

Operator Apprentice 1

Job Category: Operations & Production Requisition Number: OPERA012371

Posted: February 25, 2025

Full-Time

Fitzgerald Fitzgerald, GA 31750, USA

Travel Required: No

Job Details

Description

We are looking for a Production Laborer for our sawmill located in Fitzgerald, Ga. Responsibilities 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: 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. Preferred Skills: minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include: benefits start Day 1; competitive starting pay; on-the-job training and a culture that strongly believes in promoting from within; medical; dental; 401k; life insurance; disability; paid vacations and holidays; wellness pay program.

Travel Required

No.

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