ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - Production Technician

Job Description

Job Description

West Fraser is accepting applications for future Production Technician roles at our Bemidji, MN OSB mill. A position may not be available today; however, you can still apply and join our priority candidate wait list. Qualified applicants will be interviewed and kept on file for the next available opening.

Production Technician roles are required to operate or assist with machinery to produce oriented strand board (OSB) using materials, methods, processes, and procedures as adopted by management for the 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.

West Fraser is a Drug-Free Workplace. This position is a “Safety-sensitive position” per the definition of MN Statutes, meaning : “a job in which impairment caused by drug, alcohol or cannabis usage would threaten the health or safety of any person.”

Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include :

• Competitive starting pay at $29 per hour
• Wage increases to $32 / Hour after 120 Days
• Benefits starting Day 1
• On-the-job training and a
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match
• Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

What you will do :

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. To that end, these responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Operate manufacturing equipment that produces oriented strand board (OSB)

Normal daily operations areas :

Minimum qualifications you will need :

Apply :

If 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 : www.westfraser.com

West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber 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. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.

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