Position Summary
Principal Responsibilities
- General labour - processing/manufacturing wood products
- Operate chainsaw, hand tools, tag, clean and prepare products
- Operate mill equipment
- Banding/packaging
- Maintain tools, equipment, supplies and work areas.
- Working outside in all weather conditions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications \& Core Competencies
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Manufacturing or construction experience preferred
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Experience utilizing hand tools-drills, peaveys, chainsaws, wizards, hammers, tape measures etc.
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Valid driver's license is required.
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Always demonstrate a strong focus on safety.
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Support a respectful environment and works well in a team setting.
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Must possess basic math skills.
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Ability to lift 50-75lbs continually.
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Knowledge of wood products and defects.
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Able to learn and acquire new skills.
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Additional forestry skills such as log scaling, loader operator, log peeling and other machine operations will be valuable assets in progressing to other positions in the yard.
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In house training is provided.
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Extended health and dental coverage
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Life insurance and accidental death \& dismemberment (AD\&D)
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Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
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Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
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Career advancement opportunities
Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
