{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"02dcc2404fa9ebfeed4e86c8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/02dcc2404fa9ebfeed4e86c8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/02dcc2404fa9ebfeed4e86c8","title":"Machine Operator Trainee","description":"Machine Operator Trainee\nOur Machine Operator Trainee is an entry-level role with the expectation that self-motivated individuals will advance into progressively skilled positions.\nWhat you will do:\n\nMaintaining safe work areas, collecting debris, and disposing of sawdust and dropped lumber in assigned areas\nCleaning industrial equipment and workstations\nRelieving production positions; operating various light and heavy industrial machinery\nProgressively qualifying on numerous machine centers to work throughout the facility \nShowing a willingness and flexibility to perform various job assignments that may change daily\nSupporting our culture of safety by adhering to mill safety policies and procedures at all times\n\nWhat you need to be successful:\n\nNo direct experience needed \nHigh School Diploma or GED\nAbility to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high-volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift\nAbility to perform the essential functions of the position which includes walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds\nAbility to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures\nRecognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members\nAbility to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends\nOffers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment aptitude testing, background check, drug screen test, and physical\n\n \nOutstanding benefits package including:\n· Benefits starting Day 1\n· Competitive starting pay\n· On-the-job training\n· A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within\n· Medical, Dental & Vision\n· 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution\n· Employee Stock Purchase Plan\n· Life Insurance\n· Disability Insurance\n· Paid vacations and holidays\nApply:\nIf 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\nWe 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.\nWest 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).\nWe are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company\nWest Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)EducationPreferredHigh School or betterEqual Opportunity Employer \nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. \nFor further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"West Fraser","rawCompany":"west fraser","city":"Alpine","state":"AR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-02T10:44:44.689Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-7042.00","title":"Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing","slug":"woodworking-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-except-sawing"},{"code":"51-7041.00","title":"Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood","slug":"sawing-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders-wood"},{"code":"45-4022.00","title":"Logging Equipment Operators","slug":"logging-equipment-operators"}],"industries":[{"code":"321212","title":"Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing","slug":"softwood-veneer-and-plywood-manufacturing"},{"code":"321215","title":"Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing","slug":"engineered-wood-member-manufacturing"},{"code":"321113","title":"Sawmills","slug":"sawmills"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Machine Operator Trainee","description":"Machine Operator Trainee\nOur Machine Operator Trainee is an entry-level role with the expectation that self-motivated individuals will advance into progressively skilled positions.\nWhat you will do:\n\nMaintaining safe work areas, collecting debris, and disposing of sawdust and dropped lumber in assigned areas\nCleaning industrial equipment and workstations\nRelieving production positions; operating various light and heavy industrial machinery\nProgressively qualifying on numerous machine centers to work throughout the facility \nShowing a willingness and flexibility to perform various job assignments that may change daily\nSupporting our culture of safety by adhering to mill safety policies and procedures at all times\n\nWhat you need to be successful:\n\nNo direct experience needed \nHigh School Diploma or GED\nAbility to work outdoors in all temperatures in loud, high-volume environments performing physical tasks throughout the shift\nAbility to perform the essential functions of the position which includes walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs, bending and lifting up to 50 pounds\nAbility to perform all tasks in accordance with West Fraser safety policies and procedures\nRecognize and support our team culture, communicating effectively with all team members\nAbility to work rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends\nOffers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment aptitude testing, background check, drug screen test, and physical\n\n \nOutstanding benefits package including:\n· Benefits starting Day 1\n· Competitive starting pay\n· On-the-job training\n· A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within\n· Medical, Dental & Vision\n· 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution\n· Employee Stock Purchase Plan\n· Life Insurance\n· Disability Insurance\n· Paid vacations and holidays\nApply:\nIf 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\nWe 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.\nWest 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).\nWe are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. 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