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Machine Operator

Canfor
Camden, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
The Opportunity:

Step into the role of a Machine 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 mill. If this speaks to you, this opportunity at our sawmill in Camden, SC, 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 through Friday on our 2nd shift.

What you will do as a Machine Operator:

  • Rotate through various job responsibilities and tasks within your assigned workspace on an hourly basis.
  • Responsible for safely operating industrial machinery.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to achieve production goals.
  • Maintaining a commitment to quality throughout the production process.
  • Conduct routine inspections of machinery to identify any signs of wear, damage, or malfunction, reporting findings to supervisors and maintenance for preventive action.
  • Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Experience and skills that will help you stand out:

  • Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Ability to perform repetitive, manual tasks for extended periods of time including piling lumber, standing for long hours, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50lbs.
  • Ability to work in an environment that includes exposure to environmental elements, moving mechanical equipment, loud noise, and dust.
  • 1-3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment would be considered a plus. Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process would be an asset.
  • Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers.
  • High degree of urgency and attention to detail.
  • Desire to learn, grow, and succeed.

At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.

Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.

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