Crane Operator (NOC 94120) – White River Forest Products Full Time NEW

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: Crane Operator (NOC 94120)

Language: English

Vacancies: 1

Type of Position: Permanent, full time

Unionized: Yes

Job Duties:
Crane Operator will be working at Sawmill Department.
• Using crane by remote, half stacks are to be strapped and loaded onto kiln carts to be dried.
• Circle check equipment daily before shift. Ensure all equipment is operationally functioning. Report any problems immediately to Supervisor.
• Attach identifying labels to front and side of each bundle.
• Spray paint dimension of each bundle on front.
• Make sure area is free of tripping hazards and that tracks are clean and free of debris in your area.
• Strap each stack with green strapping to prevent pieces from falling off.
• Ensure there is adequate strapping and cants in your area, and replace when empty.
• Ensure tools and equipment are in safe and good working order.
• Assist in jams to help minimize downtime.
• Housekeeping.
• All PPE must be used at all times including safety vest.
• Carts must be oiled daily and ones in need of repair removed from service. Please advise your Supervisor of these carts.

Skills Required:
• Attention to details
• Fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of team and independently

Experience Required:
• Previous experience at sawmill is an asset

Education Required:
• Secondary school certificate

Wage & Hours: $ 32.24/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: 40
• Shift rotation (as applicable): One week days, one week nights 7:00-5:30

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

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