planer operator

White River Forest Products LP; White River Township; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Pension plan

Other benefits

Job summary

White River Forest Products LP in Ontario is seeking a lumber mill worker to perform sawing, trimming and planing of rough lumber to dressed sizes, while monitoring logs and lumber movement to meet specifications.

This on-site role requires strong manual dexterity, attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination. You will set up and adjust saw equipment, complete reports and collaborate with a team. Benefits include health, dental, disability coverage and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Secondary education is required.
• Experience in milling or manufacturing is an asset.
• Strong manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination and precision.

Responsibilities

• Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes.
• Monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications.
• Set up and adjust saw equipment.
• Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment.
• Complete reports.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes
• Monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications
• Set up and adjust saw equipment
• Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment
• Complete reports

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Accurate
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Pension plan

Other Benefits

• Other benefits

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth