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Join Our Team as a Sawmill Machine Operator!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career in the skilled trades? Scotsburn Lumber Ltd. is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Sawmill Machine Operators. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to our success!

About the Job

As a Sawmill Machine Operator, you will play a crucial role in our operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Examining logs and rough lumber to determine the best cuts
• Operating automated lumbermill equipment from control rooms or consoles
• Sawing, trimming, and planing rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes
• Starting conveyor systems to move logs and lumber to and from saws
• Monitoring logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications
• Setting up and adjusting saw equipment
• Cleaning and lubricating sawmill equipment

Work Environment

Our work environment can be described as:

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work Setting

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Willing to relocate
• Ready to work in a planing mill and sawmill setting

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following criteria:

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 47.5 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

This role involves:

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding work
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• A combination of sitting, standing, and walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

We are looking for a team player who is:

• Available for shift or on-call work
• Legally able to work in Canada
• Willing to relocate for this position
• Residing in proximity to the advertised location
• Open to learning and growing in this field

Health and Financial Benefits

At Scotsburn Lumber Ltd., we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits:
  • As per collective agreement
  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Night shift premium
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

We also provide:

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Salary and Location

The hourly wage for this position is $20.68, and the job is located in Scotsburn, NS.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.