Chipper Crew Worker

Canfor; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chipper Crew Worker in a dynamic sawmill manufacturing facility. This entry-level position offers on-the-job training and the potential for rapid advancement within your career. You will work in a safe and efficient manner alongside a talented team, contributing to the cleanliness and safety of the site. Ideal candidates are motivated team players with physical stamina and attention to detail. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a supportive environment for all employees. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow professionally, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer-paid group benefits

Paid leave

Retirement & saving options

Health & well-being programs

Qualifications

• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks for extended periods.
• Experience with machinery is an asset but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Shoveling, lifting, and carrying boards and debris.
• Rotating through various job responsibilities within the facility.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Ability to Work Safely

Ability to Perform Manual Tasks

Education

Level 3 First Aid Certification

Job description

You are a motivated team player who is looking to join our sawmill manufacturing facility. You have a natural ability to work in a safe and efficient manner. This is an entry-level position with on-the-job training provided to successful candidates. Production employees will have the opportunity to advance quickly to the next wage level/position and grow within their career.

You will be working alongside the best and brightest in the business with an innovative leader in the forest products industry.

The role requires physical and mental stamina, attention to detail, and a keen awareness of your surroundings. You will find yourself working alongside conveyor belts, industrial machinery, and mobile equipment.

As a Chipper Crew Worker, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Shoveling, lifting, carrying boards and debris with exposure to the elements while contributing to the overall cleanliness of the site.
• Rotating through various job responsibilities and tasks within your assigned area throughout the manufacturing facility. Review work to ensure accuracy and precision. Adhering to schedules to maintain production timeliness. Apply your knowledge, skills, and experience to analyze, troubleshoot, and communicate with your team lead and maintenance to get things back on track.
• Taking responsibility for contributing to a safe work environment for coworkers, customers, and site visitors.

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• Ability to perform repetitive, manual tasks for extended periods of time including piling lumber, standing for long hours, walking, shoveling, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with and/or around machinery and equipment is an asset but not mandatory.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers.
• High degree of urgency and attention to detail.
• Level 3 First Aid is considered an asset.

The hourly rate for this position is: $

Please Note: The wage provided is for base pay only. In addition to wage, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features cash and non-cash programs such as employer-paid group benefits, paid leave, retirement & saving options, and health & well-being. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance are recognized and acknowledged.

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces 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.

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, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.