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Loader Operator

Canfor

The Role

Overview

Operate loaders to load/unload logs, maintain equipment, and ensure safety at a sawmill.

Key Responsibilities

  • preventative maintenance
  • log loading
  • log unloading
  • scalehouse
  • safety compliance
  • cleanup

Tasks

-Perform or assist with weekly preventative maintenance on machinery and complete daily check sheets. -Load and unload logs as directed, ensuring production expectations are met. -Ensure painted and oversized logs are taken to the metal yard, while others are placed back on the log deck. -Perform daily cleanup duties around the metal log field and kick out bin. -Remove logs from the kick out bin daily with the knuckle-boom loader. -Fill in at the Scalehouse as needed, handling various scale functions and log loading/unloading. -Adhere to all safety rules and procedures, using personal protective equipment (PPE) and promoting safe work practices.

Requirements

  • 3-5 yrs
  • heavy equipment
  • manufacturing
  • communication
  • safety
  • lifting

What You Bring

-Capable of sitting and/or standing for the entire shift (8-12 hours) and climbing in and out of machinery without assistance. -Comfortable working in varying weather conditions, with exposure to dust, vibration, and high noise levels. -3-5 years of manufacturing experience in an industrial environment operating heavy-duty equipment. -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. -Frequently able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. -Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

The Company

About Canfor

-A major player in the global wood products industry, with a focus on sustainability and quality. -Specializes in lumber, engineered wood products, and pulp, providing essential materials for various industries. -Offers innovative solutions for building materials, with a strong presence in residential and commercial sectors. -With a rich history spanning over years, Canfor has become a trusted name in the wood products market. -The company's operations span North America and beyond, with advanced manufacturing facilities and global reach. -Committed to responsible forest management, ensuring a sustainable future for both business and environment. -Projects include large-scale residential developments, commercial builds, and infrastructure projects. -Distinct for its dedication to technological advancements in wood processing, setting trends in quality and efficiency.

Sector Specialisms

Lumber

Pulp

Paper

Engineered Wood Products

Wood Pellets

Green Energy

Sustainable Wood Solutions