wood processing labourer

Marwood Ltd; New Maryland Parish; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Job summary

Marwood Ltd in New Brunswick is seeking an on-site lumber processing worker. You will assist machine operators, feed conveyors, sort and move wood products, and help keep the work areas clean to ensure smooth production.

The role requires no degree and offers hands-on experience in a sawmill/wood treatment environment, with exposure to dusty and noisy conditions. You must be able to stand for extended periods and handle up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• No degree required or diploma required.
• 1 to less than 7 months of experience.
• On-site position with no remote option.
• Exposure to dusty, noisy, hot/cold conditions in a sawmill/wood treatment setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist other processing workers in operating woodworking machines and equipment.
• Feed conveyors, hoppers, saws and drying machines.
• Sort, pile and transport wood products.
• Remove scrap lumber and wood chips for reprocessing.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Conveyor

Saws

Nail guns

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 1 to less than 7 months
• On site
• Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
• Work site environment
  • Noisy
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
• Work setting
  • Sawmill
  • Wood treatment plant

Responsibilities

• Tasks
  • Assist other processing workers in the operation of various woodworking machines and equipment
  • Feed conveyors, hoppers, saws and drying machines
  • Sort, pile and transport wood products
  • Remove scrap lumber and wood chips for reprocessing
  • Clean machines and immediate work areas

Experience and specialization

• Type of product
  • Lumber

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conveyor
• Saws
• Nail guns

Additional Sector Experience

• Other powered equipment to process lumber, shingles, veneer, plywood and similar wood products

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
  • Group insurance benefits