sawmill labourer - Barneys River Station, Canada - Williams Brothers (2013) Ltd

Description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 50 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Sawmill
• Planing mill

Tasks

• Feed conveyors, hoppers, saws and drying machines
• Load chips, sulphur and processing materials
• Sort, pile and transport wood products
• Remove scrap lumber and wood chips for reprocessing
• Assist other processing workers
• Clean machines and immediate work areas

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Ear plugs

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Parking available
• Travel insurance