Shift Lab Technician

Millar Western Forest Products Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forest products company is seeking a Shift Technician to perform quality testing on pulp in a full-time position. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to work independently in a team. This position includes on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement. The role is based in Whitecourt, Alberta, offering a great quality of life.

Benefits

Competitive wage and benefits program

Pension plan

Comprehensive dental and health insurance

Profit-sharing plan

High safety standards and initiatives

Collaborative work environment

No commuting required

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to productivity and continuous improvement.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality testing on pulp during 12-hour shifts.
• Participate in on-the-job training and progression plans.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma

Technical diploma or laboratory experience

Job description

Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. is currently seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated person with a strong commitment to productivity and continuous improvement to join our Whitecourt Pulp Division as a Shift Technician, responsible for quality testing on pulp. This is a full-time position, working 12-hour shifts, and includes on-the-job training, established progression plans and opportunities for advancement within the mill’s technical group.

The ideal candidate

The qualified candidate will possess a high school diploma, the ability to work independently within a team environment and will hold a valid driver’s license. A diploma from a technical institute, or previous laboratory experience, would be considered an asset.

Why work for us?

Millar Western is a privately-owned company active in the forest products business for more than a century. Operating high-tech pulp mills supplied with sustainably sourced fibre, the company provides stable, full-time employment in lively, friendly, communities offering an excellent quality of life.

What we offer:

• a competitive wage and benefits program, that includes a pension plan, comprehensive dental and health insurance and a profit-sharing plan
• a commitment to the highest safety standards, with a safety program recognized under initiatives such as Partners in Injury Reduction, Work Safe Alberta and the Premier’s Award for Healthy Workplaces
• a collaborative and respectful work environment that values the skills of our people and encourages them to take on new challenges and advance within the organization
• a chance to live where you work – no commuting or camps

This position is located in Whitecourt, Alberta, a vibrant community 170 km northwest of Edmonton, offering excellent housing, educational and recreational opportunities.

Millar Western is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.