Utility

Mobile Sawmill

Utility

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Summary: Cleaning of all debris, including trash, wood chips, bark, boards and log rounds from around the plant site.  Will require walking and standing for over 90% of the day with exposure to outside weather conditions.  Work will be assigned throughout the week as well as the weekend as well. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Duties and responsibilities include the following, along with any others that may be assigned by the direct supervisor:

• Cleaning of debris from around the plant site.
• Pushing or pulling material from around conveyers and machinery
• Using compressed air to blow down around machine centers and work sites.
• Shoveling and/or lifting material from 5 to 30 lbs. into bins for removal.
• Walking and standing for most of the work shift not including breaks and lunch and time not being used to clean
• Required use of PPE including hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs and steel toe boots
• Climbing on railcars hooking cables to prepare for tying down packs of lumber

Physical Demands of the Position:

• Standing, walking
• Using hands, requiring gloves, to touch wooden materials or tools
• Reaching, pulling, or pushing with hands and arms
• Climbing in/out of Dump Trucks requiring 3-Points of contact
• Climbing stairs when going into/out of the Sawmill
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling (on an as needed basis)
• Lifting and/or moving from 5 to 50 lbs. on an intermittent basis and lifting and/or moving from 5 to 50 lbs., as needed.

Work Environment:

• Walking past/around moving mechanical parts while going into/out of the Sawmill for Saw Changes or Clean-up
• Outdoor weather conditions including both hot and cold
• Vibration when walking around inside the Sawmill
• Loud noise level when inside Sawmill requiring use of ear plugs or muffs

At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.