Lumber Saw Operator — Training & Benefits

Qualico; Balzac Industrial Park; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Educational assistance

RRSP/DPSP match

Home purchase program

Job summary

Star Building Materials, a division of Qualico, is hiring a Saw Operator - Lumber at our Rocky View County, AB location. You will cut lumber accurately according to order specs using various saws, while maintaining safety practices and following the company Safety Program.

You’ll review instructions, store and organize lumber, coordinate with forklift operators, and ensure proper setup and quality of cuts. Strong reading/writing and basic math, plus prior saw experience, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of middle school; reading, writing and basic math skills.
• Minimum 6 months of experience operating table saw, shop saw and radial arm saw.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Physically able to kneel, crouch, lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Review work instructions and determine lumber requirements for the job.
• Inspect and store lumber; replenish and organize raw materials at the station.
• Coordinate lumber placement with forklift operator when needed.
• Ensure lumber is sawn accurately to specified dimensions/angles per orders.
• Examine work orders to determine procedures and proper equipment setup.
• Promote a safe work environment and follow Star Building Materials safety rules.

Skills

Table saw

Shop saw

Radial arm saw

Basic math

Reading/writing

Education

Middle school completion

Job description

Star Building Materials, a division of Qualico, is hiring a Saw Operator - Lumber at our Rocky View County, AB location. You will cut lumber accurately according to order specs using various saws, while maintaining safety practices and following the company Safety Program.

You’ll review instructions, store and organize lumber, coordinate with forklift operators, and ensure proper setup and quality of cuts. Strong reading/writing and basic math, plus prior saw experience, are preferred.