Junior Lead Hand

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operating sawmill equipment as required, including regular saw/station maintenance as required.
• Cross trained on all functions within the sawmill to allow for back up
• Training and working collaboratively with other employees
• Keeping a clean and safe workspace; mindset & eye for safety
• Performing all tasks in accordance with established safe work practices and standard operating procedures
• Complete daily reporting with attention to detail & accuracy
• Lumber grader back up
• Assisting Sawmill Manager when required
• Able to work Independently & Self motivated
• Ability to see bigger picture and take initiative where needed
• Confidence to step out of your comfort zone & willingness to learn and grow
• Quality Control for logs and lumber
• Monthly inventory

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Solid ability to embrace hands on solutions to complex challenges•Positive attitude, strong work ethic & interpersonal skills
• Experience with operating sawmill equipment, particularly circular resaws
• Experience Working with circular saws, hardwood lumber grades
• Certification as a qualified hardwood lumber grader is an asset
• Previous experience in a sawmill environment would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work in a physical product type environment
• Ability to embrace hands on solutions to complex challenges
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Flexibility to work overtime as required.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS:

• Competitive starting wage based on qualifications and experience
• Full time, to cover leave, expectations to transition to permanent
• 4 x 10hr shifts Monday - Thursday
• 4% vacation pay
• Benefits after three months
• Recreational access to the 100,000 acres of private land owned and managed by Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Palmer Rapids, ON K0J 2E0 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Palmer Rapids, ON K0J 2E0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person