Yard Service

Principal Responsibilities:

• Pull lumber products from moving conveyor (chain).
• Stack lumber in designated area.
• Monitor the quality of cut materials, make adjustments as necessary to meet production standards.
• Fasten, package, or stack materials and products, using hand tools and fastening equipment.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow and maintain a safe working environment.
• Utilize basic math skills for measurements and calculations related to cutting processes.
• Clean and maintain machinery, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions.
• Responsible for meeting productivity requirements in a safe and efficient manner.
• Adhere to safe workplace policies and procedures, along with safety standards including forklift safety pre-trips and inspections along with inspecting other equipment before use.
• Maintain a clean and tidy worksite.
• Professional communication and behaviour with all co-workers, customers and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Education:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior lumber manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Ability to learn and follow safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Ability to push, pull, twist, lift, crouch and bend as needed.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to interact effectively and respectfully with others.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, both written and spoken.
• Above average math skills and attention to detail a must.

Working Conditions:

• Must have the ability to walk and/or stand on pavement in all weather conditions (sun, rain, and snow) for more than an hour at a time as this job is outside 100% of the time.
• Continually required to stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Continually work near moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to lift and or move items weighing 80 lbs. to 100 lbs.
• Availability to work 5 days per week / 8 hours per day during business hours with the ability to work overtime when needed. Primarily Monday to Friday position with the occasional Saturday depending on volume of work and or inventory counts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:

• Lumber: 2 years (required)
• Saw: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person