Trimmer Operator / Grader

Woodtech International Technical Services Inc; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A wood products manufacturing company in Chilliwack, British Columbia, seeks a qualified Trimmer Operator / Grader. The role involves loading and unloading lumber, inspecting for defects, and operating automated saws to ensure proper sizing. Applicants should have 2-3 years of experience in wood manufacturing, preferably with a grading ticket. This is a stable, full-time position offering competitive pay and benefits, with work hours from 7 AM to 3 PM, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Good benefits program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a high production wood products manufacturer.
• Current grading ticket preferred.
• Knowledge of lumber handling and packaging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload lumber from trucks, forklifts, and conveyors.
• Inspect inbound wood to identify defects.
• Operate automated trim saw for proper sizing of lumber.

Skills

Experience in a high production wood products manufacturer

Current grading ticket

Knowledge of lumber manufacturing procedures

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Established wood products manufacturing operation is looking for a qualified Trimmer Operator / Grader. We remanufacture cedar lumber and other species on a specialty basis for our markets across North America.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload lumber/wood from trucks, forklifts, and conveyors
• Inspect inbound wood to identify defects and indicate areas for removal
• Operate automated trim saw to properly size lumber to achieve even ends and sizes
• Use knowledge of grade requirements to assist with pre/post-inspections and grading of lumber
• Collect, prepare and package wood products for outbound shipping
• Follow safety requirements and always maintain a clean and tidy work area
• Inspect the machinery and product for quality assurance, perform daily maintenance on the machinery
• Learning and performing multiple operator functions within the sawmill to expected performance levels
• Learning to apply work processes and understand how they lead to increased productivity and reduced waste of useable product

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a high production wood products manufacturer or sawmill operation
• A current grading ticket is preferred for this position
• Experience grading lumber and operating a trim line, trim saw, optimizing saw or similar machinery
• Knowledge of lumber manufacturing and handling/packaging procedures preferred
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work in a demanding fast-paced environment
• Commitment to always maintaining a safe work environment
• Physically fit, able to handle lumber and material in a safe and efficient manner
• Good communication skills, ability to understand instructions and key product specifications
• Understand the importance of teamwork, quality and timeliness of work
• You need to be organized, reliable, detail oriented, and flexible to keep up with changing requirements.

This is a stable, full-time job offering a competitive hourly pay rate and a good benefits program. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, day shift only with a 7AM start time. We strive to maintain a productive, supportive and positive work atmosphere.

If this job opportunity fits your qualifications and you are interested, please apply promptly with a current resume outlining your capabilities. Please ensure that your contact information is up to date and complete so that we can contact you directly to schedule an interview. Resumes, and all interviews, are held in confidence. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

You MUST be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application to be considered for this position.