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Position and Responsibilities
This entry-level position is responsible for performing a variety of manual labour and wood processing activities to keep product flowing throughout the sawmill and planer. Successful candidates in these positions can qualify for training and advancement in all areas of the mill.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Feed logs and lumber into various machinery
Sort, pile and transport lumber manually or with powered equipment
Remove scrap lumber and wood chips for reprocessing using forklift or other powered equipment
Clean wood processing machines and equipment and work areas using shovels, hoses and other tools
Assist other wood processing workers to operate, maintain and repair various machines and equipment and carry out other wood processing activities.
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
Valid Drivers License
100% committed to safety through words and actions
Willingness to work any shift, including graveyards
Strong communication skills and the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Ability to meet physical requirements of the job including long periods of standing, bending, exposure to a variety of temperatures, and lifting lumber, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Prior manufacturing or industrial experience is preferred
NorSask offers:
Competitive wages, benefits, and pension plan
A safe work environment that fosters teamwork
Opportunities for career advancement
Company-sponsored apprenticeship program
(eligibility based on seniority)
NorSask Forest Products is especially committed to creating opportunities and removing employment barriers for qualified women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
