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 motivated Loader Operator to support mill operations. This role involves operating heavy mobile equipment safely and efficiently across various work areas, ensuring material flow and housekeeping standards. Ideal candidates have experience in an industrial environment and a strong safety mindset. The position offers competitive wages and benefits including a pension plan and health insurance, along with opportunities for growth in a collaborative work setting.

Benefits

Industry-leading wage and benefits program

Health and dental insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Commitment to safety standards

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating heavy equipment in an industrial environment.
• Demonstrated positive safety record.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle materials across various yard areas.
• Perform routine equipment checks and follow all safety procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operating heavy mobile equipment

Strong safety mindset

Team collaboration

Job description

Millar Western Forest Products, Whitecourt Pulp Division is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Loader Operator to join the Yard team. This role is critical to supporting mill operations through the safe and efficient handling of materials across the chip pad, woodroom, crane and general yard areas. The successful candidate will work closely within the Yard, Production, and other operating groups to ensure material flow, housekeeping standards, and operational readiness are consistently maintained.

This position requires operating heavy mobile equipment in an active industrial environment, performing routine equipment checks, and responding to changing operational priorities. A strong commitment to workplace safety is essential, as the Loader Operator is expected to follow all safety procedures, identify hazards, and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the department and across the facility. This is a shift position working rotating 12-hour shifts, including both days and nights.

The ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will have previous experience operating heavy equipment in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment and demonstrate a strong safety mindset with a positive safety record. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and hold a valid driver’s license. Prior experience working in a manufacturing or mill environment is considered an asset.

Why work for us?

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

We offer:

• an industry-leading 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 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.