Loader Operator

Millar Western Forest Products Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forest products company in Canada is seeking a highly motivated Loader Operator to join the yard team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience operating heavy equipment, standard First Aid certification, and an excellent safety record. This position requires commitment to safety and participation in operational improvement. Competitive wage and benefits program offered, along with a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive wage and benefits program

Pension plan

Comprehensive dental and health insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Commitment to safety standards

Qualifications

• Prior experience operating heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Standard First Aid certification.
• Excellent safety record.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Work with the yard group in areas including chip pad and woodroom.
• Participate in general yard duties.
• Contribute to workplace safety and facility improvement.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Good communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Familiarity with SAP

Job description

Millar Western’s Whitecourt Pulp Division is seeking a highly motivated Loader Operator to join the yard team. This individual will be required to work with the yard group in areas including chip pad, woodroom, and general yard duties. They must be committed to workplace safety and will be expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of our facility and our safety program. This position is a shift position working rotating 12 hour shifts of both days and nights.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have prior experience operating heavy equipment in a fast-paced environment, Standard First Aid, prior experience working in a manufacturing facility and an excellent safety record. The successful candidate will be required to have a valid drivers license. Good communication skills, proficiency with the MS office suite and familiarity with SAP are desirable assets.

Why work for us?

Millar Western is a privately-owned Alberta company active in the forest products business for more than a century. Operating a high-tech pulp mill supplied with sustainably sourced fibre, the company provides stable, full-time employment in lively, friendly, communities offering an excellent quality of life.

The company offers:

• a competitive wage and benefits program, that includes a pension plan, comprehensive dental and health insurance and a profit-sharing plan
• a commitment to the highest safety standards, with a safety program recognized under initiatives such as Partners in Injury Reduction, Work Safe Alberta and the Premier’s Award for Healthy Workplaces
• a collaborative and respectful work environment that values the skills of our people and encourages them to take on new challenges and advance within the organization
• a chance to live where you work – no commuting or camps

Millar Western is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.