wood processing labourer

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Sawmill

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist other processing workers in the operation of various woodworking machines and equipment
• Feed conveyors, hoppers, saws and drying machines
• Sort, pile and transport wood products
• Remove scrap lumber and wood chips for reprocessing
• Clean machines and immediate work areas

Experience and specialization

Type of product

• Lumber

Equipment and machinery experience

• Conveyor
• Saws
• Nail guns

Additional sector experience

• Other powered equipment to process lumber, shingles, veneer, plywood and similar wood products

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• 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
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits