General Labourer

CanWel Building Materials; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building materials sector is seeking a General Labourer to operate equipment and manage lumber products. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining yard organization and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal for individuals with experience in a lumber mill and physical stamina for lifting and handling wood products.

Benefits

Group RRSP

Option to purchase company stock at a discounted price

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Experience in lumber mill or lumber yard is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operates lumber handling equipment.
• Wraps, bands, labels, and counts lumber.
• Maintains a clean and organized yard.

Skills

Lifting

Counting lumber products

Communication

Education

High school graduation

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

NorthWest Wood Treaters LP, a wood treating plant, 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.
• Maintains a clean and organized yard.
• Adheres to all work safety rules and regulations.
• Adheres to customer service commitments.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

COMPENSATION

• Competitive hourly rate of $
• Overtime may be available
• Group RRSP
• Option to purchase company stock at a discounted price

HOURS OF WORK : Monday to Thursday,6 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm

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.

Applicantsmust belegally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

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

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