General Labourer

Doman Building Materials Group Ltd; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated General Labourers for their wood processing facility in Prince Albert. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a 4-day work week, allowing for better work-life balance. As a General Labourer, you will be involved in various tasks such as loading and unloading wood products, operating machinery, and ensuring a clean workspace. The position requires physical strength, attention to detail, and a safety-conscious attitude. If you are looking for a rewarding job with a focus on teamwork and safety, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and move heavy wood products.
• Experience in wood processing or lumber yard is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, and separate wood products in the facility.
• Inspect and measure wood pieces for accuracy.
• Perform housekeeping duties to ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Physical strength and stamina

Safety conscious attitude

Good hand-eye coordination

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Experience in wood processing

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Steel-toed boots

Job description

General Labourers

Permanent Full-Time

4-day work week

Aallcann Wood Suppliers

Prince Albert, SK (and surrounding area)

Multiple Vacancies

SUMMARY

 Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the General Labourer will work in Prince Albert, SK in the wood operation process.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

The General Labourer position works in various areas of the wood processing facility. Physical strength and stamina are required to perform the following duties: 

• Unload, load and separate wood products into industrial machines by maneuvering wood pieces into equipment during production
• Manually guide wood against saws and operate automatic feeding devices to guide cuts
• Manually feed wood products into machines in the peeling and trimming process of wood products
• Inspect and measure wood pieces to mark for cuts and to verify the accuracy of cuts
• Count, sort, and stack finished wood pieces
• Dispose of trash and waste materials as required
• Perform housekeeping duties in work area to ensure a safe and clean work environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• A safety conscious attitude
• Able to accurately count and identify various lumber products
• Good hand eye coordination and ability to maintain concentration and focus for long periods
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds or 23 kilograms
• Bending, lifting, and reaching during course of shift
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English
• Must be able to wear hand, eye and ear protection as required
• Experience working in wood processing or lumber yard is desirable
• Must be flexible to accommodate operational and scheduling requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to tolerate working in outdoor conditions year round
• Work site will be hot in the summer and can be extremely cold during the winter
• Workers will need strength and stamina to stand, bend and lift on a daily basis
• Work site can often be noisy and dusty
• May work around machinery with blades or other hazards

EDUCATION

• High school graduation or equivalent an asset

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Must have own steel-toed boots

COMPENSATION

• Hourly rate - $21

WORK LOCATION

• Prince Albert, SK, Mill is located 23 KM’s East of Prince Albert on Hwy 55 and Whitestar Road.
• Candidates will need their own transportation to travel to and from the work site.  No public transportation available to the work area

HOURS OF WORK

• 10-hour shifts, four days per week – Monday through Thursday
• Must be flexible to accommodate operational and scheduling requirements
• Occasional overtime and/or weekend work may be required

Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.