Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber, OSB and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

At West Fraser, our Mill Support Technician is responsible for maintaining the overall safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance in the mill as well as training in various production roles in order to gain an understanding of plant operations for career growth.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in a team environment to maintain housekeeping in an industrial wood manufacturing environment
• Collect and dispose of wood scrap, flakes, and dust remains.
• Use mobile equipment for material disposal to include dunnage removal.
• Use vacuum and sweeper equipment when necessary for efficient clean up.
• Assist in down day housekeeping responsibilities such as ice blasting of the press and press pit cleanup.
• Train in operational roles, understand new processes and ideas, and be able to prove developmental progression.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligible to legally work in the United States
• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Able to work a minimum 8-hour day shift with some overtime as necessary
• Possess the desire to grow and progress in a career
• Willing to move into a 12-hour rotating production schedule which will include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work as part of a team and deliver value to the team
• Willingness and ability to cross-train to learn new jobs and skills

• Be reliable and possess consistent and predictable attendance behavior.

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:

Benefits starting Day 1
Competitive starting pay

Wellness Pay Program
On-the-job training and
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical
Dental
Vision

401k with company match
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
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.

Apply:

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:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
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