is assisting with the recruitment and training for
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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. They 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). The new facility in Allendale County will
manufacture OSB.
Potential employment opportunities exist for:
Production Technician
The Production Technician role is required to operate or
assist with machinery to produce oriented strand board (OSB) using materials,
methods, processes, and procedures as adopted by management for safety and
productivity of the plant and all employees and contractors. While most
production employees have a certain location and certain daily job duties
assigned, it is critical to the team process that all employees understand that
they are required to work in any capacity to support their team.
Production Technicians are responsible for the daily operation of manufacturing
equipment that produces oriented strand board (OSB) and are responsible for
safe operation, producing quality OSB, achieving production targets, and
maintaining all equipment at a very high standard.
Responsibilities include:
Operate
manufacturing equipment that produces oriented strand board (OSB)
Operate
forklifts and other mobile equipment to manage product flow
Perform
regular preventive maintenance and clean-up on equipment
Work
safely and effectively in a team environment
Problem
solve and troubleshoot equipment and issues on a regular basis
Involvement
in ongoing process improvement in the work area
Complete
shift paperwork and recordkeeping
Attend
team meetings and regular training sessions
Comply
with all Company safety standards and protocols
Other
duties as assigned
Qualifications and skills include:
Eligible
to legally work in the United States
High
School diploma or equivalent education
Willing
and able to work a 12-hour rotating 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
Consistent,
predictable attendance
Ability
to maintain all equipment in assigned area
Ability
to enhance or improve processes and procedures
Ability
to wear a respirator in specifically assigned areas
Compensation package and
benefits include:
Benefits starting Day 1
Competitive starting pay On-the-job training
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical
Dental
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 online at www.westfraser.com/jobs or your local SC Works office.
You will be
taken to another site to complete your application.
An
Equal Opportunity Employer