Log Loader Operator

**Log Loader Operator, Nova Scotia**

Located in Greenfield, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Freeman Lumber is a state-of-the-art sawmill manufacturing facility. 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 family-owned business has continuously invested in the latest technologies to remain on the cutting edge.

We are currently looking for a Log Loader Operator. This position will operate Sennebogen Log/Timber Handling equipment at our sawmill location. The Operator will be directly responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the equipment including the movement of logs from the yard to the mill. We are looking for an individual with a good work ethic and safety conscious about their surroundings.

Reporting to the Sawmill Supervisor you will:

- Operate the Sennebogen as it applies to loading and moving logs from the yard to the loading deck and into the mill for processing
- Conduct a pre-operational equipment inspection checklist before operating the Senebogen and identify any issues to supervisor that could impact production
- Perform basic maintenance on equipment
- Perform work in a safe manner in accordance with Freeman Lumber’s safe work practices, policies and procedures
- Report all incidents, near-misses, and damage of the equipment to supervisor
- Identify any hazards impacting work area

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Must be in good health and physical condition to perform duties
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and promote a safe working environment in accordance with our safety policies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of MS Office, and computer skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Works well under pressure

**Education & Work Experience**:

- Minimum 3 years of similar work experience
- Senebogen equipment operation experience would be considered an asset.
- Possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License

**Compensation**:

- $24.50 per hour - commensurate with experience
- Monday - Friday, Scheduled Shift

**Our Total Compensation Package includes**:

- Competitive wages based on experience
- Benefits including extended health, vision care and dental care
- On-the-job 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

**Relocation**:

- Relocation assistance maybe provided as required. A shared company house is available close to the mill location.

**Salary**: From $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Greenfield, NS B0T 1E0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person