Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

Noisy Dusty Hot Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

Sawmill

Responsibilities

Tasks

Assist other processing workers in the operation of various woodworking machines and equipment Feed conveyors, hoppers, saws and drying machines Sort, pile and transport wood products Remove scrap lumber and wood chips for reprocessing Clean machines and immediate work areas

Experience and specialization

Type of product

Lumber

Equipment and machinery experience

Conveyor Saws Nail guns

Additional Sector Experience

Other powered equipment to process lumber, shingles, veneer, plywood and similar wood products

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

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 Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits