Front End Loader Operator - Greenfield, Canada - Harry Freeman & Son Ltd.

Harry Freeman & Son Ltd.

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Greenfield, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Loader Driver, Greenfield, Nova Scotia (Queens County)
Freeman Lumber is in one of the oldest family-run sawmill businesses in North America. The Freeman family has operated mills in Greenfield, Nova Scotia since 1830.

The company's multi-generational commitment to sustainable progress has resulted in the company being one of the most modern, flexible, and efficient lumber producers in Eastern Canada.

Freeman Lumber is ISO 9001 certified and demonstrates their intense focus on product quality and workplace safety.

Our employees are central to the success of Freeman Lumber. Together we continue to build a company that is competitive, profitable, and environmentally sustainable. Our employees work in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. Freeman Lumber offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, inclusive team environment with opportunity for career growth.

We are currently looking for a Loader Operator to join our Freeman Lumber Team.

This role reports directly to the Dry-end Superintendent/Chief Engineer and will be operating and maintaining a fork-loader, while moving and organizing lumber and other wood products on a regular basis.

Load, unload, and move products and materials
Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner ensuring that all safety procedures and applicable codes are followed
Complete equipment checks and perform preventive maintenance on equipment
Maintain clean work environment
Filling out daily maintenance records
Performing all other duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities:

Ensure compliance of safe work practices and health and safety policies and procedures.
Work with mínimal supervision.
Ability to multitask while working under pressure.
Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Must be physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting and able to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, rain, snow).
Availability to work rotating shiftwork (day/evening shifts), weekends, holidays, and overtime hours.

Qualifications

Forklift driver or heavy equipment loader experience
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must be qualified to work in Canada.

Compensation:
$22.25 per hour for first 3 months.

Our Total Compensation Package includes:

Competitive wages based on experience
Benefits including extended health, vision care and dental care
Onthejob training; additional paid training
Group RRSP match to a maximum of 2%
Group Life and Accident Insurance
Two (2) weeks vacation
Eleven (11) paid holidays

Apply:

If you are ready to grow your career in a company that prides itself on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, flexibility, and career opportunities; come build your career with us at Freeman Lumber.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $23.25 per hour

Benefits: