Job Details
Posted December 2, 2025
Full-Time
Requisition number: OPERA016287

Seaboard, NC United States

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Operating Apprentice 1

 What you will do:

  • Operate all equipment associated with job functions
  • Unhang boards, strips and anything else that may get hung up
  • Monitor and straighten boards on all lumber chains
  • Investigate down mill time and offer assistance
  • Assist/Train co-workers on other equipment
  • Work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and overtime as scheduled or required.
  • Perform PMs
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Ability to access and work in high levels
  • Ability to follow directions and learn all required duties
  • Average or above mechanical skills
  • Must be available to work any shift, as needed
  • Must be able to work unsupervised
  • Good communication skills
  • Good attendance and safety record
  • Experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • Competitive starting pay
  • On-the-job training
  • A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k with company match & retirement contribution
  • Employee stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid vacations and holidays

 

Safety is one of West Fraser’s core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.

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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, internal promotions, training, safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/jobs

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). We 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.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

Apply now and discover more about our current opportunities. We thank everyone for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.