General Labourer

Doman Building Materials Group; Prince George; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the lumber industry is seeking a General Labourer in Prince George. The role involves operating lumber handling equipment, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring efficient lumber processing. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail and experience in a lumber yard. This is a permanent full-time position with health benefits and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Group RRSP

Option to purchase company stock at a discounted price

Qualifications

• Experience working in a lumber mill or lumber yard is desirable.
• Must have own steel-toed boots.

Responsibilities

• Operates lumber handling equipment and maintains a clean yard.
• Wraps, bands, labels, and counts lumber.
• Adheres to all safety rules and customer service commitments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Forklift certification

Ability to speak, read, and write English

Education

High school graduation

Background in Forestry, Wood Processing

Job description

General Labourer

Full-Time

Prince George, BC

NWT-PG-BC-059-100425

NorthWest Wood Treaters LP, a wood treating plant, operating as Doman Treating is part of the Doman Treating Division, which is under the Doman Building Materials Group Ltd.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the General Labourer wraps, bands, labels, counts, and identifies lumber using various lumber handling equipment.

Expected Contributions

• Operates lumber handling equipment at various wood stacking machinery.

• Bands and wraps lumber.

• Occasionally hand piles wood.

• Services production machines.

• Maintains a clean and organized yard.

• Adheres to all work safety rules and regulations.

• Adheres to customer service commitments.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attention to detail.

• Able to count and identify various lumber products.

• Experience working in a lumber mill or lumber yard is desirable.

• Must have own steel-toed boots.

• 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.

• Forklift certification is an asset.

• Level Three First Aid is an asset.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

• Permanent Full-Time

• Unionized environment

EDUCATION

• High school graduation preferred

• Background in Forestry, Wood Processing is an asset

Benefits

COMPENSATION

• $21.78/hr as per CBA

• Health Benefits

• Overtime may be available

• Group RRSP

• Option to purchase company stock at a discounted price

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Thursday 6am to 4:30pm

Note: Hours may change due to operational requirements.

Work Location: 10553 Willow Cale Forest Rd, Prince George, BC V2N 4T6

Transportation: Must have own reliable transportation. The site is not located on a bus route.

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.