Sawmill Labourer/Operator

Education: Secondary school diploma No post secondary education necessary

Experience: Communication, reading , writing and math skills. Knowledge/experience with the use of table saw, compound miter saw, planers/ jointer or similar equipment. Use of band saw sawmill and/or relative work history in the lumber business an asset, including chainsaw experience.

Tasks: Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes. Examine logs and rough lumber to determine size, condition, quality and other characteristics to decide best lumber cuts to carry out. Operate sawmill and monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications. Operate equipment to sort and stack lumber by length and thickness, move stacks to storage areas or drying kilns, and feed lumber through planers. Set up and adjust mill equipment and replace blades using wrenches, gauges and other hand tools. Move logs and lumber to and from saw. Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment. Operate tractor with forklift or log grapple. Manage waste and package by-products for sale. Other duties as assigned. Follow company safety protocols.

• Weight Handling: Physical stamina to lift/carry 80 pounds 
• Work Setting: Sawmill Outdoors, all weather 
• Own Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots 
• Work Site Environment: Noisy, Dusty 
• Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation Drivers License 
• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads, physically demanding, manual dexterity and fine motor skills, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination, standing for extended periods 
• Personal Suitability: Team player, coachable, independent worker, able to follow instructions and take direction

Details: 

• Scheduled to work 7 shifts every 14 days
• Two teams working 13 hour shifts on a rotating schedule
• Shifts scheduled between Monday to Saturday
• Wages beginning at $20-25/hour for a Labourer position 
• $25-30/hour for a Sawyer position 
• Looking to hire multiple employees 

To Apply: Applications will be accepted until Friday March 12, 2021 at 6pm. Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line. We thank all applicants in advance; however only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Please submit resume and cover letter by email to: David Malcomson, Owner dave@malwoodsawmills.ca.

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