Sawmill General Labourer

**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 company's multi-generational commitment to sustainable progress has resulted in the company being one of the most modern, flexible, and efficient lumber producers in Eastern Canada. Freeman Lumber is ISO 9001 certified and demonstrates their intense focus on product quality and workplace safety.

Our employees are central to the success of Freeman Lumber. Together we continue to build a company that is competitive, profitable, and environmentally sustainable. Our employees work in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. Freeman Lumber offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, inclusive team environment with opportunity for career growth.

We are currently looking for a full-time Sawmill General Laborer to join our Freeman Lumber Production Team. This position is an entry level position in the sawmill. This role reports directly to the Production Supervisor and will be responsible for:

- Sorting, piling, and transporting wood products
- Pulling and piling heavy lumber in both an internal/external environment
- Stacking stickers into a machine
- Cleaning machines and work area
- Assisting other production workers as required
- Working in a safe manner ensuring that all safety procedures and applicable codes are followed

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Maintain productivity and quality while ensuring compliance with all safe work practices and health and safety policies and procedures
- Effectively work as part of a team
- Work with mínimal supervision
- Ability to multi-task while working under pressure and adapting quickly to change
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office Programs
- Must be physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting and able to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, rain, snow)
- Availability to work shiftwork (day/evening shifts), weekends, holidays, and overtime hours (reliable transportation required)

**Qualifications**:

- Positive attitude towards safety
- Must be qualified to work in Canada

**Compensation**:
$20.75 per hour increasing to $21.75 after three (3) months with satisfactory performance

**Total Compensation Package**:

- Competitive wages based on experience
- Benefits including extended health, vision and dental care
- On-the-job training; additional paid training
- Group RRSP match to a maximum of 2%
- Group Life & Accident Insurance
- Two (2) weeks vacation
- Eleven (11) paid holidays

**Apply**:
If you are ready to grow your career in a company that prides itself on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, flexibility, and career opportunities; come build your career with us at Freeman Lumber.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $22.65 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work Location: In person