Sawmill worker

Your tasks

• 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.

Requirements

Education No degree, certificate or diploma.

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.
• Safety glasses/goggles.
• Gloves.
• Ear plugs.

Experience an asset.

Other

Work site environment

• Noisy.
• Odours.
• Dusty.
• Hot.
• Cold/refrigerated.

Work setting

• Sawmill.
• Planing mill.

Type of product Lumber.

Transportation/travel information Own transportation.

Employment terms options Day.