Treater

**SUMMARY**

Reporting to the Manager, Treating & Shipping, the Treater is responsible for efficiently and accurately operating the treating cylinders and other equipment to chemically treat wood products.

**EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS**
- Ensure treating plant area is well maintained and equipment is in good working order
- Comply with, and adhere to, all health and safety guidelines and report any safety or maintenance issues to management in a timely manner
- Operate treating equipment: software, pumps, valves, etc.
- Perform appropriate cylinder washout procedures when changing treatments, while following all safety protocols
- Complete treating charges based on pre-determined guidelines
- Confirm charges are properly tallied and recorded both on paper data sheets and computer systems
- Accurately tag and complete charge sheets
- Ensure accuracy of all tallies and all loads by performing quality control checks
- Assist in preservative inventory management, including sampling, receiving, mixing and usage control
- Monitor and mix chemical treating solutions within variance tolerances
- Correctly complete paperwork and maintain accurate treating records
- Attend all training sessions and safety meetings as required

**Requirements**:
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
- Front end loader experience or certification an asset, willing to train
- Good knowledge of optimum loading and staging practices
- Attention to detail when preparing documentation
- Must have own steel-toed boots
- Capable to lift up to 50 pounds regularly during a shift
- Ability to stand and walk around the plant for the majority of a shift
- Basic math skills
- Ability to work in an environment that can be dusty and noisy as well as work safely around wood preservative chemicals

**Benefits**

**EMPLOYMENT STATUS**: Full-Time

**EDUCATION**:High school graduation

**HOURS OF WORK**
- Monday to Friday, day shift

**WORK LOCATION**
- HWY 55 East and Whitestar Rd, Prince Albert, SK S6V 5T2

Must have own reliable transportation as public transportation may not be an option to the work site.