Machine Operator Trainee

West FraserWest FraserLeola, Arkansas, United States
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Posted

9/1/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

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Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Machine Operator Trainee is responsible for maintaining safe work areas, cleaning industrial equipment, and operating various light and heavy machinery. They must also support the facility's safety culture and perform various job assignments as needed.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to perform physical tasks in loud, outdoor environments. Applicants must be willing to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends, and pass pre-employment screenings.

Key skills

Machine operationIndustrial equipment maintenanceSafety compliancePhysical laborTeamworkCommunicationFlexibilityDebris collection

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Education requirements

high school

About West Fraser

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Employees

3,577

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, particleboard), Northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips and other residuals.

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Job categories

ManufacturingTradesSecurity & Safety

Description

Machine Operator Trainee Our Machine Operator Trainee is an entry-level role with the expectation that self-motivated individuals will advance into progressively skilled positions. What you will do: * 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 * Progressively qualifying on numerous machine centers to work throughout the facility  * 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 What you need to be successful: * No direct experience needed  * High School Diploma or GED * 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 aptitude testing, background check, drug screen test, and physical   Outstanding benefits package including: * Benefits starting Day 1 * Competitive starting pay * On-the-job training * A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within * Medical, Dental & Vision * 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution * Employee Stock Purchase Plan * Life Insurance * Disability Insurance * Paid vacations and holidays Apply: If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please. West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

Requirements

  • Machine operation
  • Industrial equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Physical labor
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Flexibility
  • Debris collection

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k with company match
  • Retirement contribution
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid holidays
  • On-the-job training

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