sawing machine operator - sawmill

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Planing mill
• Sawmill

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Examine logs and rough lumber to decide best lumber cuts
• Operate automated lumbermill equipment from control rooms or consoles
• Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes
• Start conveyor system to move logs and lumber to and from saws
• Monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications
• Set up and adjust saw equipment
• Replace blades or bands

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Stocks/shares

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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