Planer Production Clean Up

Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd; Prince George; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd. is seeking a Production Labourer for Lakeland Mills in Prince George, BC. The role focuses on safe, efficient mill operation, including manning equipment, cleanup, and quality checks to ensure a high standard of final lumber products.

We value reliable, safety-conscious individuals with related experience who can follow directions. Forklift experience and first aid are assets but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a lumber mill.
• Mechanically inclined with strong problem solving and decision making.
• Commitment to safety management and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and efficient operation of the sawmill and planer mill.
• Manning equipment and performing routine cleanup.
• Operate machinery and perform quality checks on products.
• Assist in shipping final product to customers.

Skills

Machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Decision making

Teamwork

Safety minded

Tools

Forklift

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Labourer at Lakeland Millsin Prince George, BC!

About Us

Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd. is an integrated wood products manufacturing company with operations throughout north-central British Columbia. Since 1962 the dedicated team at Sinclar Group has been building strong and stable businesses by encouraging leadership and innovation in our workforce, upholding the family values that framed our beginnings, and respecting the needs of the communities in which we all live and work.

Working with integrity is fundamental to the Sinclar Group of Companies. The health and safety of our employees, our commitment to responsible environmental stewardship, ethical dealings with our business partners, and contributing to the economic and social fabric of the communities in which we operate define the essence of who we are.

Lakeland Mills, a division of Sinclar Group Forest Products since 1973, has developed a global reputation for producing premium quality stud lumber. When you see the distinctive Lakeland "blue," you know you're working with the best.

While our focus is meeting the needs of our customers, our success is driven by our people.

The Opportunity: Production Labourer

Reporting to the Planer Supervisor, a Production Laboureris responsible for the safe and efficient running of our sawmill and planer mill. Whether its manning equipment, working cleanup, operating machinery, performing quality checks or shipping out the final product.

We are looking for reliable, motivated, and safety conscious individuals, who have some related experience and can follow direction. Experience operating machinery and equipment, if you possess a first aid ticket or have any experience driving a forklift, they are assets but not necessary. Other qualifications include; you are mechanically inclined and bring strong problem solving, critical thinking and decision making skills. You will have a proven commitment to safety management. As someone with strong interpersonal skills, you will also build a positive rapport with others and work with a high degree of integrity. Preference will be given to those who have experience in lumber manufacturing.

Community

Deemed “BC’s northern capital,” Prince George is a lively city of 80,000 people situated in the heart of British Columbia. With early roots as a forest industry town, Prince George’s economy has diversified substantially over the years. Today it is a major center for resource and transportation activity and a service center for communities across the north. It has a thriving economy that offers full opportunities for recreation, housing, employment, education, dining, entertainment and culture.

Join Our Team!

We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.