SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Treating & Shipping, the Treater is responsible for efficiently and accurately operating the treating cylinders and other equipment to chemically treat wood products.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

• Ensure treating plant area is well maintained and equipment is in good working order
• Comply with, and adhere to, all health and safety guidelines and report any safety or maintenance issues to management in a timely manner
• Operate treating equipment: software, pumps, valves, etc.
• Perform appropriate cylinder washout procedures when changing treatments, while following all safety protocols
• Complete treating charges based on pre-determined guidelines
• Confirm charges are properly tallied and recorded both on paper data sheets and computer systems
• Accurately tag and complete charge sheets
• Ensure accuracy of all tallies and all loads by performing quality control checks
• Assist in preservative inventory management, including sampling, receiving, mixing and usage control
• Monitor and mix chemical treating solutions within variance tolerances
• Correctly complete paperwork and maintain accurate treating records
• Attend all training sessions and safety meetings as required

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Front end loader experience or certification an asset, willing to train
• Good knowledge of optimum loading and staging practices
• Attention to detail when preparing documentation
• Must have own steel-toed boots
• Capable to lift up to 50 pounds regularly during a shift
• Ability to stand and walk around the plant for the majority of a shift
• Basic math skills
• Ability to work in an environment that can be dusty and noisy as well as work safely around wood preservative chemicals

Benefits

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

EDUCATION: High school graduation

HOURS OF WORK

• Monday to Friday, day shift

WORK LOCATION

• 4201 Echo Field Rd, Cranbrook, BC V1C 7B6

Must have own reliable transportation as public transportation may not be an option to the work site.