What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility position at Canfor?
POSITION: Maintenance Clean-up
Cleaning of all debris, including trash, wood chips, bark, boards and log rounds from around the plant site. Will require walking and standing for over 90% of the day with exposure to outside weather conditions. Work will be assigned throughout the week as well as the weekend as well.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities of the Maintenance Clean-up include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Cleaning of debris from around the plant site.
- Pushing or pulling material from around conveyers and machinery
- Using compressed air to blow down around machine centers and work sites.
- Shoveling and/or lifting material from 5 to 30 lbs. into bins for removal.
- Walking and standing for the majority of the work shift
Physical Demands:
- Standing and walking
- Using hands to touch, handle, or feel
- Reaching with hands and arms
- Climbing stairs
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling (On an as needed basis)
- Lifting and/or moving from 5 to 30 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and lifting and/or moving from 5 to 50 lbs., as needed
Work Environment:
- Moving mechanical parts
- Outside weather conditions
- Vibration
- High noise levels
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.