Sawmill Operator - Veneer Sawmill

About the Role

Are you ready to learn new skills, work safely and build a long-term career? As a Sawmill Operator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the production process that transforms logs into high-quality lumber.

In this position, you’ll work alongside a team of production workers and skilled trades professionals, gaining hands-on experience across multiple areas of the mill. Training will include a variety of tasks such as machine operation, fire watch, stacking, cleaning, and more providing you with valuable skills and career growth opportunities.

This is an active job that requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely in a busy environment. You’ll work a full-time rotating schedule of 12-hour day and night shifts to support continuous production.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for following all safety standards and programs including Lock Out/Tag Out protocols and participating in ongoing training

• Clean equipment and maintain a tidy work area

• Operate all equipment associated with your assigned role and report any issues as needed to ensure continuous operation

• Physical tasks such as lifting, pulling, piling, and sweeping

• Requires a good mechanical and technological skills

What You’ll Bring

• Grade 12 education or equivalent

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to safely perform physical work, including lifting, pulling, piling, and sweeping materials, standing, walking, and working in an active mill environment

• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn new tasks and help where needed

• Good stress management

• Have interest in a new technology and control panels

• Ability to work both days and nights on rotation

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