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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Operator Apprentice 1
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Saw Operator operates and maintains a machine saw (such as an adjustable circular saw) to perform such operations as ripsawing, cross cutting, beveling, grooving, and mitering. Maybe responsible for tool set-up for different types of cut or for different material to be cut.
$39,559 / year median in Georgia
+10% projected growth
Job 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
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- Life insurance
- Disability
- Paid vacations and holidays