Saw Operator - Lumber

Qualico Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP/DPSP matching

Employee home purchase program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Star Building Materials in Winnipeg, MB, Canada, is seeking a Saw Operator - Lumber to cut lumber according to order specs using a variety of saws. You will follow safety rules and contribute to the company’s safety program while maintaining quality standards and on-time production.

The role requires at least 6 months of saw experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. On-site work with company benefits and a focus on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• Completion of middle school with reading, writing and basic math.
• Minimum 6 months experience operating table, shop, or radial arm saw.
• Satisfactory criminal record check.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Review work instructions and determine lumber required.
• Inspect and store lumber; replenish materials.
• Ensure lumber is sawn to specified dimensions and angles.
• Examine work orders to determine procedures and equipment setup.
• Work safely and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Organized

Strong communicator

Active listener

Reading and writing

Basic math

Safety conscious

Education

Middle school completion

Tools

Table saw

Shop saw

Radial arm saw

Nail guns

Banding machines

Job description

Full Time Employee Winnipeg, MB, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 5238

Title: Saw Operator - Lumber

At Star, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.

Job Overview

Reporting to theOperations Manager, as theSaw Operator - Lumberyou areresponsible for cutting lumber accurately according to order specifications using a variety of saws. You work in a safe manner, and adhere to Qualico’s Safety Program.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing work instructions and determining the accurate lumber required for the job.
• Inspecting quality and storing lumber in designated areas. Replenishing and organizing raw materials at the station.
• Ensuring lumber is sawed accurately according to specified dimensions and angles.
• Examining work orders to determine appropriate procedures and proper setup of equipment.
• Working safely and complying with all health and safety procedures and policies.

As our ideal candidate, you are…

• Organized; you effectively manageyour time while balancing multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
• Completion of middle school, must be able to read and write and perform basic math.
• Minimum 6 months of experience operating table saw, shop saw and radial arm saw.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Physically able to kneel and crouch as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 50lbs.
• Attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, and situational awareness of the physical work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience using a variety of tools such as nail guns, saws and banding machines is definitely an asset.
• Working in a production plant with lumber is and asset.

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Taking responsibility for the outcome of decisions and actions.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, supportive and respectful manner.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Staying current with technical job skills.

Working Conditions

You primarily work on site during regular business hours. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

At Star, we offer an exciting place to build your career. Star Building Materials has a reputation as leading Roof Truss and Engineered Wood specialists within the industry, built on workmanship and innovative approach to design solutions.

With over 40 years of experience operating from a modern 22,000 square foot production facility supplying roof trusses, open web floor trusses and engineered wood products for use on residential, multi-family, commercial and agricultural buildings. To learn more, click here .

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest.