Operator Apprentice

West FraserWest FraserDudley, Georgia, United States
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Posted

8/17/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

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Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Operator Apprentice is responsible for maintaining safe work areas, cleaning industrial equipment, and operating various machinery. They must also support the team culture and adhere to all mill safety policies and procedures.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to perform physical tasks in a loud, outdoor industrial environment. Experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting is preferred, along with the ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Key skills

Industrial machinery operationSafety compliancePhysical staminaTeamworkEffective communicationFlexibilityEquipment maintenanceDebris collection

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Education requirements

high school

About West Fraser

Industry

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Employees

3,569

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

ManufacturingTradesLogisticsSecurity & Safety

Description

Our Operator Apprentice position is an entry-level role with the expectation that self-motivated individuals will advance into progressively skilled positions. Entry-level responsibilities may 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: * High School Diploma or GED * Minimum of six (6) months in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred * 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 Our highly competitive compensation package includes: * Benefits starting Day 1 * On-the-job training and a * A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within * Medical * Dental * 401k with company match * Life Insurance * Disability Insurance * Paid vacations and holidays 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: www.westfraser.com [http://www.westfraser.com/] We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

Requirements

  • Industrial machinery operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Physical stamina
  • Teamwork
  • Effective communication
  • Flexibility
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Debris collection

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401k with company match
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid holidays
  • On-the-job training

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