Plant Operator – wood processing (NOC 95103) – True North Log and Timber Homes

Job Description

Employer Name: True North Log and Timber Homes

Company description: True North Log Homes manufactures the best-engineered log homes in the world—homes of exceptional quality, beauty, and durability. The True North Log and Timber Homes story is one of technical innovation, hard work, and a steadfast commitment to becoming the undisputed leader in the construction of high-quality log homes.
Through our untiring dedication to excellence, we’ve brought True North to the forefront of log home technology and design—supported by 22 Canadian and US patents.

Location of Work: 1730 Winhara Rd, Bracebridge, ON, P1L 1W1, Canada
(work locations may vary, constant travel to different job sites is required)

Title of Position: Plant Operator – wood processing (NOC 95103)

Language: English

Vacancies: 1

Type of Position: Permanent, full time

Job Duties:
• Saw, trim and plane rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes
• Start conveyor system to move logs and lumber to and from saws
• Monitor logs and lumber movement to ensure cuts are made according to specifications
• Replace blades or bands
• Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment
• Feed logs onto conveyor
• Remove scrap lumber and wood chips for reprocessing using forklift or other powered equipment
• Feed conveyors, saws, and other equipment to process lumber,
• Assist other wood processing workers to operate, maintain and repair various machines and equipment and carry out other wood processing activities.

Skills Required:
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Repetitive Tasks
• Attention to Detail
• Standing for Extended Periods
• Bending, Crouching, Kneeling.
• Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Experience Required:
• Experience in wood processing is an asset

Education Required:
• Secondary School

Wage & Hours: $22.00
• Number of hours per day: 10
• Number of days per week: 4
• Number of hours per week: 40
• Overtime starts after how many hours: 44
• Shift rotation (as applicable): day shift

Benefits:
☒ Disability Insurance
☒ Dental Insurance
☒ Pension
☒ Extended medical insurance (e.g. prescription drugs, paramedical services, medical services and equipment)
☒ Other (if applicable):
– Life insurance
– On-site parking
– RRSP match
– Vision care Schedule

Type of Vacation:
☐ Days Number:
☒ % Amount: 4

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: loghomes@iveygroup.ca