Sawyer - Lumber, Star Building Materials

Star Building Materials Calgary; Balzac Industrial Park; Sur place; CAD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Educational assistance program

RRSP/DPSP matching

Home purchase program

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Star Building Materials Calgary is seeking a Saw Operator - Lumber to cut lumber accurately per order specs using various saws. The role reports to the Yard Manager and requires adherence to the company’s safety program.

You will review instructions, prepare lumber, coordinate with the forklift operator, ensure correct dimensions are cut, and maintain a safe, organized workspace in a production environment near Balzac, AB.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• Reviewing work instructions and determining the lumber required for the job.
• Inspecting quality and storing lumber in designated areas; replenishing and organizing raw materials at the station.
• Coordinating lumber placements with the forklift operator when necessary.
• Ensuring lumber is sawed accurately according to specified dimensions and angles.
• Examining work orders to determine procedures and proper equipment setup.
• Promoting a safe work environment and reporting safety violations.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Formation

Middle School

Outils

Table Saw

Shop Saw

Radial Arm Saw

Description du poste

Title: Saw Operator - Lumber

Location: 292156 Crosspointe Rd, Rocky View, AB (behind the Century Downs Racetrack/ Casino in Balzac) and NOT on a bus route.

At Star Building Materials, we offer an exciting place to build your career, with:

• Competitive compensation and group benefit packages
• Educational assistance program
• Company matching RRSP/DPSP program
• Employee home purchase program
• Employee discounts.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Yard Manager, as the Saw Operator - Lumber you are responsible 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.
• Coordinating lumber placements with the forklift operator when necessary.
• Ensuring lumber is sawed accurately according to specified dimensions and angles.
• Examining work orders to determine appropriate procedures and proper setup of equipment.
• Promoting a safe work environment, adhering to Qualico’s Safety Program and relevant safety regulations. Report safety violations when necessary.

As our ideal candidate, you are…

• Organized; you effectively manage your 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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

Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. Since 1958, Star Building Materials has sourced, manufactured, and supplied quality building materials to builders, developers, renovators, and homeowners. It is our mission to innovate within the construction industry, exploring new methods to help you reduce waste, increase efficiency, and manage project costs.

None of this would be possible without people. We hire only the most forward-thinking, experienced, and passionate staff to serve your building needs. We care deeply about the quality of the products and service you receive, and we invest in our relationships both with our employees and our customers. We aim to reach beyond minimum standards of safety and environmental concerns.

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.

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