Chipper Labourer
Job Summary
| Posting ID: | 29548 | |
| Position Type: | Regular | |
| City: | CranbrookBC Canada | |
| Location: | Cranbrook Offices |
Canfor is currently seeking a Chipper Operator/Labourer to join our team at the Skookumchuck Whole Log Chipping facility. This role offers strong earning potential steady hours home every night and weekends off. With close proximity to the Skookumchuck Pulp Mill the facility maximizes resource utilization and transportation efficiency while supporting local employment and regional economic growth.
You will be working alongside the best and brightest in the business with aninnovativeleader in the forest products industry. This position is a role with a day shift schedule Monday - Thursday with 10 hour shifts.
A day in the life of the Chipper Labourer includes:
- Operate Hog truck and Water Truck safely and efficiently on a regular basis
- Assist with chipper knife changes and chipper flail replacement on a regular basis
- Haul Hog off site to Pulp Mill if required
- Water site with Water Truck as required
- Operate Chipper 4WD Log Loader/Excavator safely and efficiently as required
- Perform basic mechanical repairs and maintenance of chipper and other equipment on site
For this role youll come equipped with:
- Experience in a team environment who works well in a small closeknit crew
- A strong safety mindset and commitment to safe work practices
- Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
- A positive reliable attitude and pride in doing quality work
- Previous experience with heavy mobile equipment in an industrial or forestry environment is an asset
The hourly rate for this position is: $35.29 with potential of increase to $40.56 following completion of training.
Please Note: The wage provided is for base pay addition to wage Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features cash and non-cash programs such as employer paid group benefits paid leave retirement & saving options and health & well-being. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and acknowledged.
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 and criminal record checks depending on the role and location.
About Company
Canfor is a global leader in producing sustainable wood-building solutions. Canfor is driving the demand for green building products around the world.