S&R Sawmills has a long history of Custom Cutting in the Lower Mainland. We are a family run business that was established in 1963 and we currently have a workforce of over 300 employees on a large strip of the Fraser River. Employee safety is the highest priority with experience, knowledge and hard work being the backbone for many years.
If you have previous experience as a sawmill worker, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals who have previous sawmill experience, thrive in a fast-paced environment, are safety conscious and interested in a long-term career with us. We value our employees and there are growth opportunities to move up quickly for those that show initiative. Our roles are full-time, permanent positions which include a benefits package and pension plan.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- 2+ years of previous experience in a sawmill environment
- First Aid, Grading Ticket etc. would be an asset
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills and strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
- Safety first attitude
- A willingness to learn and take direction
- Must be able to do shift work (Day shifts are 7:00am – 3:30pm, Afternoon shifts are 3:30pm-12:00am)
Work Environment:
- Safety focused working environment
- Indoor/Outdoor working environment
Previous Experience in any of the following roles would be an asset:
- Sawyers
- Edgers
- Drop Sorters
- Trimmers
- Graders
- Forklift Drivers
- Packager Operators
- Machine Operators
- Boom Experience
Eligibility:
- Must be legally allowed to work in Canada
What we offer:
- Full-time hours
- Company Pension Plan (no matching needed)
- Dental Care
- Health Care
- Life Insurance
- Vision Care
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- On-site Parking
Interested candidates should submit their resume via email to Caroline Howes, Human Resources Manager at caroline.howes@srsawmills.ca
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $25.00-$39.00 per hour
Experience:
- sawmill: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person