Sawmill Labourer

Company description

Murray Brothers Lumber Company is a modern outfit committed to producing high quality forestry products, including dimensional lumber, specialty products, and residuals. Working at Murray Brothers allows employees to work in a dynamic environment in one of the most beautiful places in Ontario.

Job description

Our Madawaska mill site is seeking talent to fill General Labour positions. The hours of this job are flexible (ie., permanent, full-time to seasonal, part-time). In this role, you will join a team of staff, operators, and maintenance specialists in the processing and delivery of lumber orders.

Compensation - $16/hour starting wage for day shift, benefits upon the completion of a 3 month probationary period. A wage premium will be offered to night shift workers.

Schedule - Positions are open for both Day and Night Shifts; please identify which shifts you are willing to work in your application.

Day shift – 6:00AM to 3:30PM Monday-Thursday, 6:00AM to 2:15PM Friday

Night shift – Hours TBD

Responsibilities

· Stack, strap, and wrap bundles of lumber;

· General housekeeping duties (e.g., keeping tallies of lumber bundles processed);

· Clean lockout areas during work stoppages.

Skills

· Adhere to all health and safety policies;

· Can work productively in both team settings and individually;

· Good communication skills;

· Capable to self-motivate, self-manage, and multi-task;

· Able to carry out the physically demanding requirements of the job (lift up to 50lbs);

· Previous industrial experience, preferably in a sawmill, would be considered an asset.

Job Types: Temporary, Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Part-time hours: 16-40 per week

Salary: From $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Murray Brothers is adhering to all public health advice, recommendations, and instructions related to COVID-19. These protocols do not directly impact the General Labourer role in their daily responsibilities (ie. no mask requirement, open-air facility).

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madawaska, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you vaccinated for COVID-19 or willing to get vaccinated by October 31st, 2021? (Please note that Murray Brothers Lumber Company recognizes that there are valid reasons for not receiving the vaccine. A follow up question may be asked if you respond "No" to this question to get further information later in the application process.)

Experience:

• Sawmill: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No

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