Heavy Forklift Operator (NOC 75101) – White River Forest Products

Job Description

Employer Name: White River Forest Products

Company description: We are a community-based venture building its own future. Our corporate mission is to be a profitable, low-cost forestry company, converting forest resources into competitive and innovative quality projects while protecting the environment and creating positive long term social, cultural and economic benefit for the region and its people, employees and shareholders. We advocate a non discriminatory policy as well as favouring the employment of local and regional residents.

Location of Work: 315 Highway 17, White River, ON, P0M3G0

Title of Position: Heavy Forklift Operator (NOC 75101)

Language: English

Vacancies: 1

Type of vacancy: Existing

Type of Position: Permanent, full time

Unionized: Yes

Job Duties:
• Follow the safety processes and LOCK OUT procedures for the facility.
• Remove green lumber from crane when required and place on carts for Kiln #3 charge or place in field storage areas until required to fill a kiln charge.
• Place cants on ground in correct locations and ensure proper bundle spacing for green lumber storage following minimum quality standards for rough lumber yard.
• Stack lumber or down stack lumber before and after kiln drying times are complete.
• Lay carts with proper cant placement and bring bundles to be placed on Roll Case based on lumber sizes and lengths required.
• Pick up and place unused cants onto one of many carts. Dispose of any broken cants into appropriate garbage bins.
• Help kiln operators when able and when needed.
• Operate Tulsa winch to load and unload kilns when needed to aid kiln operators.
• Report to supervisor or lead hand the need for any repairs required on equipment.
• Report any damages to equipment to yard supervisor or lead hand.
• Recognize potential equipment hazards, use material transportation tools and lumber related operations.
• Required to complete appropriate daily preoperational checklist before operating any piece of equipment.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to mill yard traffic management policy.
• Clean and organizes the work area, remove waste from kilns at the end of the process.
• Help with new hire training and cross training of existing team member.
• Keep equipment clean.
• Working in hot and cold environments.
• Other various duties as directed by supervisor

Skills Required:
• Ability to handle repetitive movements i.e., climbing in and out of equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to multitask and deal with upset conditions within daily operation schedule.
• Able to work as a team, and support/help other workers to complete their jobs.
• Able to run equipment Hyster, Load Lifter, JD 204K and Skid Steer. Follow the operation procedures for each piece of equipment.

Experience Required:
• Experience in a sawmill is an asset

Education Required:
• No specific requirements

Wage & Hours: $ 33.59/h
• Number of hours per day: 10
• Number of days per week: 4
• Number of hours per week: 40
• Overtime starts after how many hours: 10
• Shift rotation (as applicable): Monday to Thursday

Benefits:
☒ Disability Insurance
☒ Dental Insurance
☒ Pension
☒ Extended medical insurance (e.g. prescription drugs, vision care)
☒ Other (if applicable): As per Collective Agreement Profit sharing

Type of Vacation:
☒ Days Number: 2 weeks after one year of service
☐ 4% Amount:

AI Disclosure: This employer does not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in the hiring process.

Anyone who is qualified and can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your application. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

To apply: Email: hr@wrfp.ca