Sawmill Labourer

Work Term: Seasonal
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 50 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Experience an asset
**Work site environment**:

- Noisy
- Dusty
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
**Work setting**:

- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Sawmill
- Planing mill
**Tasks**:

- Feed conveyors, hoppers, saws and drying machines
- Load chips, sulphur and processing materials
- Sort, pile and transport wood products
- Remove scrap lumber and wood chips for reprocessing
- Assist other processing workers
- Clean machines and immediate work areas
**Specialization or experience**:

- Green economy sector
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- 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
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
- Ear plugs
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
**Other benefits**:

- Parking available
- Travel insurance