Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Work site environment
Work setting
Sawmill
Tasks
- Examine logs and rough lumber to decide best lumber cuts
- Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes
- Saw or split shingles and shakes
- Start conveyor system to move logs and lumber to and from saws
- Monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications
- Set up and adjust saw equipment
- Replace blades or bands
- Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools / equipment
- Gloves
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Team player
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Experience
Will train
Health benefits
- Health care plan
- Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
- Langue de travail : Anglais
- Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week