What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loader Operator position at Canfor?
The Opportunity:
Step into the role of a Loader Operator and let your motivation, problem-solving skills, and teamwork abilities shine. At our cutting-edge mills, you won’t just be working in a safe and efficient manner; you’ll be working hands-on with a dynamic team, actively involved in the day-to-day success of our Graham, NC, sawmill. If this speaks to you, this opportunity at our sawmill might just be your calling! Join us and discover a pathway for career advancement where your hard work is not only recognized but rewarded.
This role is a permanent full-time position working Monday-Friday.
What you will do as a Loader Operator:
Step into the role of a Loader Operator and let your motivation, problem-solving skills, and teamwork abilities shine. At our cutting-edge mills, you won’t just be working in a safe and efficient manner; you’ll be working hands-on with a dynamic team, actively involved in the day-to-day success of our Graham, NC, sawmill. If this speaks to you, this opportunity at our sawmill might just be your calling! Join us and discover a pathway for career advancement where your hard work is not only recognized but rewarded.
This role is a permanent full-time position working Monday-Friday.
What you will do as a Loader Operator:
- Load and unload logs as directed, ensuring production expectations are met.
- Remove logs from the kick out bin daily with the knuckle-boom loader.
- Ensure painted and oversized logs are taken to the metal yard, while others are placed back on the log deck.
- Perform daily cleanup duties around the metal log field and kick out bin.
- Fill in at the Scalehouse as needed, handling various scale functions and log loading/unloading.
- Perform or assist with weekly preventative maintenance on machinery and complete daily check sheets.
- Adhere to all safety rules and procedures, using personal protective equipment (PPE) and promoting safe work practices.
- 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in an industrial environment operating heavy-duty equipment.
- Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
- Capable of sitting and/or standing for the entire shift (8-12 hours) and climbing in and out of machinery without assistance.
- Frequently able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Comfortable working in varying weather conditions, with exposure to dust, vibration, and high noise levels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A high degree of urgency and attention to detail.
- Desire to learn, grow, and succeed.
- Knowledge of the wood manufacturing industry and machine operator/maintenance experience are considered an asset.