Kiln/Yard Coordinator

Weyerhaeuser; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser is seeking a Kiln/Yard Coordinator at our Grande Prairie lumber facility. The role reports to the Kilns/Shipping supervisor and supports kiln loading, moisture targets, and planermill QC interactions.

You will assist with yard management, housekeeping, and coordination across shifts to meet production and safety standards. Responsibilities include coordinating forklift operations, inspecting pre-inspection sheets, and communicating equipment status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Drivers Licence is required.
• Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Willingness to work a rotating shift, including nights and weekends as required.
• Able to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps and ladders, work from height, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours.

Responsibilities

• Relays instructions and advises progress of the work.
• Assist mill needs in cleanup/operational capacities.
• Fills in for vacation time for forklift roles on night/day shifts.
• Manage the yard and maintain housekeeping in the green/dry/finished yards and kilns.
• Regular cleanup of rows and adjusting pile bottoms; snow removal using bucket loader; sweep tracks weekly with skid steer or by hand.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PM Infeed Forklift

SM Outfeed Forklift

PM Outfeed Forklift

Kiln Forklift

Kiln Operator

Bucket Loader Operator

Skid steer Operator

Job description

Grande Prairie lumber manufacturing facility is looking for skilled Kiln/Yard Coordinator for an immediate opening. The Kiln/Yard Coordinator is under the direction of the Shipping/Kilns Team Lead. They are assigned duties of relaying instructions, and advising the progress of the work, and assisting the common effort of maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and quantity of production.

Position Requirements

PM Infeed Forklift, SM Outfeed Forklift, PM Outfeed Forklift (preferred bit not necessary) Kiln Forklift, Kiln Operator, Bucket Loader Operator (preferred but not necessary), and Skid steer Operator (preferred but not necessary)

Utilizes trained skills to assist mill needs as required in cleanup/operational capacities

Fills in for vacation time for forklift roles on night/day shifts when applicable.

Regular schedule outside of coverage will be decided by the Kilns/Shipping supervisor to meet business needs; When no vacancies are to be filled, the kiln coordinator will be typically scheduled to assist during the Monday-Friday work week on a 40hr/week schedule, varying between 8-12 hours.

The lead hand will assist the mill with snow removal in the lumber yard areas

The lead hand will manage the yard and maintain housekeeping in the green/dry/finished yards and kilns, by:

• Regular cleanup of rows and adjusting pile bottoms
• Using the bucket loader for snow removal
• Sweeping the tracks weekly using a skid steer or by hand
• Winter shoveling when applicable

Coordinator will report directly to the Kilns/Shipping supervisor

Coordinator will assist supervisor in managing pre-inspection sheets, entering notifications and, and communicating with the Kiln Planner on the status of equipment on a frequent basis.

Manage with the kiln operators the kiln loading as per the direction Product Supply Manager

Evaluate moisture targets and kiln settings with Planermill QC to ensure drying targets are being met.

Work with Planermill Quality Control to calibrate the Planermill Moisture meter.

Assist and check all kiln alarms and ensure that the set points of the kiln schedules are being achieved

Check and record moisture levels of dry packages and make changes to kiln set points as required

Review kiln logbooks daily for status of equipment.

Support the production forklifts for breaks, according to the mill’s priority area.

Assists other Forklift Operators should they require help during high-volume periods.

Manage stick, pile bottom and dunnage inventory levels

Ensure general housekeeping and housekeeping audit commitments are met.

Assist in ensuring that all SOP’s are reviewed annually.

Create and conduct training plans for Kiln Forklift Operators and Kiln Operators.

Working knowledge of sprinkler system.

Review and correct package labeling

Ensure optimal operation of kiln carts and wheels

Assist Supervisor with onboarding of new employees/ trainees. Review SOP’s, lockouts, and operating methods, or provide coverage for posted operators so they can facilitate the training.

Assist in ensuring new or transferred employees are signed off on training and are competent to safely operate before they are left on their own.

Ensure necessary safety equipment is available.

Inspect for employees understanding of lockout procedure for areas that they work in.

Job

Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction

Primary Location

CAN-AB-Grande Prairie

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

Relocation Assistance

Not Available

A high school diploma or GED is required

Valid Drivers Licence

Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment

Willingness to work a rotating shift, including nights and weekends as required

Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment

Able to complete mobile equipment training

Able to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps and ladders, work from height, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours are required in order to perform the essential job functions

Must have basic computer skills

Must be able to work independently as well as in a group

Eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship

Ability to work within a team setting

Able to perform basic math and use computers

Experience in a self-directed team environment is a plus

Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of substance testing, background check, and agreement with general terms of work.

About Wood Products

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About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.

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