Sawmill Team Member

Weyerhaeuser; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser in Grande Prairie, AB is seeking a full-time Sawmill Team Member for the Weekend Team (Friday-Sunday Nights 6:00pm to 6:00am). You will operate sawmill machinery, maximize plant uptime, and support safety and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, wear PPE, and work rotating shifts. Basic computer skills and teamwork are essential to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Willingness to wear all required PPE and work rotating shifts including nights.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in hot, dusty, and noisy conditions.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate sawmill machinery and processing equipment with a focus on safety.
• Support uptime goals and assist with facility systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Assist with clean-up duties and problem-solving during shifts.
• Demonstrate planning, organization, and willingness to learn new systems.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Planning/Organizational

Self-starter

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Willingness to work nights/weekends

Industrial/manufacturing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sawmill equipment

Job description

At Weyerhaeuser, our focus is as much on building our people as building our business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, diversities encouraged, and communities supported. We are one of the premier integrated forest organizations in the world. We've been in business for nearly 120 years and believe strongly in our core values of safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion, which has awarded us being named as one of the World's most Ethical Companies over 10 times. We are seeking a full-time Sawmill Team Member to work at our Grande Prairie, AB, Sawmill as part of our Weekend Team (Friday-Sunday Nights 6:00pm to 6:00am). We are looking for individuals who are committed to safety & have a desire to work in a team environment within a manufacturing facility while maintaining a positive attitude and good work ethic.

Key Functions:

• Total commitment to working safely, following all safety rules and company policies and procedures
• Support manufacturing by maximizing plant uptime and providing support for facility systems in a safe manner while contributing to corporate, plant, and departmental goals
• Work with a team, operating sawmill machinery and processing equipment.
• Machine Center Preventative Maintenance, Lockout/ Tagout as required, Clean Up Duties
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and communication skills
• Well-developed planning and organizational abilities
• Commitment to learning new systems and equipment
• Natural self-starter
• Ability and desire to see problems through to completion

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED is required
• Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment
• Willingness to work a rotating shift, including nights and weekends as required
• Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions, while wearing safety equipment
• Able to complete mobile equipment training
• Able to lift 2-20 pounds regularly, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, climb steps and ladders, work from height, and stand or walk for 2-3 hours at a time for 10 hours are required in order to perform the essential job functions
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a group
• Eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship
• Ability to work within a team setting
• Able to perform basic math and use computers
• Industrial or Manufacturing experience is a plus
• Experience in a self-directed team environment is a plus
• Offers of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of substance testing, background check, and agreement with general terms of work.

About Wood Products

We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Weyerhaeuser uses automated software systems, including artificial intelligence, to assist with the screening, assessment, and/or selection of applicants. Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.