Sawmill Quality Control Coordinator

Vanderwell; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderwell in Mitsue Industrial Park, Alberta, is seeking a Quality Control Coordinator to oversee QC checks across sawmill and planer mill stations and ensure products meet grade standards.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Wood Product Processing or equivalent, 2+ years in lumber processing, strong mechanical knowledge, and willingness to relocate if necessary.

Qualifications

• Solid work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Sound mechanical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the lumber processing industry.
• AFPA grading certificate is an asset but not required.
• Candidates must live in the local community or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily quality control checks at sawmill and planer mill stations.
• Conduct package inspections to assess Gradex efficiency.
• Monitor and adjust processes to ensure wood is correctly graded, sorted and packaged.
• Keep management informed of product quality or potential issues.
• Collaborate with Comact to ensure Gradex meets high standards.
• Coordinate with AFPA grading inspectors to validate quality checks.
• Maintain HT Manual with changes and monitor dry kiln schedules.

Skills

Solid work ethic

Team player

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Wood Product Processing or equivalent

Tools

AFPA grading certificate

Job description

Who We Are

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have a modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.

We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 150 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in mill production, maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.

What We Offer

Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Quality Control Coordinator for our manufacturing facilities in Mitsue Industrial Park. Job duties include:

• Conducts daily Quality Control checks of all Sawmill and Planer mill stations
• Conducts package inspections to determine efficiency of Gradex
• Monitors and makes necessary adjustments to ensure wood is being correctly graded, sorted, and packaged throughout the production process
• Keeps management informed of product quality or potential issues
• Works closely with Comact to ensure Gradex performs to the highest standard
• Works closely with AFPA grading inspector to ensure quality checks are successful and accurate
• Maintains the HT Manual with changes noted, plus monitoring dry kiln schedules

Working Conditions:

• Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, splinters, slipping and tripping hazards.
• Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment may be required.
• Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions.

Must have:

• A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player
• A Bachelor of Science in Wood Product Processing or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the lumber processing industry
• Sound mechanical knowledge and attention to detail
• Current AFPA grading certificate is an asset, but not a requirement
• Candidates MUST either live in the local community or be willing to relocate

If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.