Timber Mill Plane / Saw Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20-25 based on experience

Timber Mill Plane / Saw Operator

Classification : Full Time, Permanent

Weekly Hours : 44 hours per week, plus overtime as required

Typical Schedule : 7 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm

Primary Location : Port Carling

Wage Information : $20-25, based on qualifications and experience

Number of Positions : 1

Reason for Vacancy : New Position

Posting Closing Date : Thursday, December 18th, 2025 by 4 : 00PM

Join the Muskoka Lumber Team in Port Carling!

Are you someone who enjoys working outdoors, thrives in a hands-on environment, and takes pride in maintaining a safe and organized workspace? Muskoka Lumber, a trusted name in the building materials industry, is looking for a dedicated and reliable Timber Mill Plane / Saw Traineeto join our Port Carling location. In this active, physical role, your focus on safety, accuracy, and customer support will help ensure a smooth and efficient operation. Whether youre loading orders, maintaining stock, or keeping the yard tidy, youll be an important part of our hardworking team that keeps Muskoka building.

Key Responsibilities :

As a Timber Mill Plane / Saw Trainee you will play a critical role in the day-to-day yard operationssupporting both customer satisfaction and manufacturing activities.

• Assist with the operation and set up power fed planer machine
• Assist with the operation and set up of timber saw / re-saw
• Select and install knives in cutter head
• Perform regular daily maintenance activities on planer machine, timber saw and other machines and minor repairs and maintenance activities on related equipment and tools
• Assist with unloading rail trucks of raw materials, including proper sorting and sizing of lumber
• Maintain dimensional lumber knowledge
• Load and unload materials from delivery trucks and customer vehicles
• Prepare customer orders accurately based on sales orders and delivery slips, ensuring accuracy of orders to written sales orders
• Operate forklifts and other yard equipment safely (after receiving proper certification)
• Receive and verify incoming shipments against bills of lading or purchase orders
• Report damaged, missing, or incorrect inventory to the Receiving Clerk or Supervisor
• Perform regular yard and warehouse housekeeping duties
• Maintain clear and safe aisles, walkways, and loading zones
• Assist customers in locating and loading materials in a courteous and helpful manner
• Follow all company health and safety policies, including PPE use and hazard reporting
• Participate in training sessions and toolbox talks as scheduled
• Support other tasks or departments as required by Management

What You Bring :

At Muskoka Lumber, were looking for more than just experiencewe value dependability, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to grow. If youre proactive, safety-minded, and take pride in doing the job right, this role is for you.

Required skills, abilities and attributes :

Why Youll Love Working with Us :

We know the value of hard work, and we make sure its rewarded in ways that matter, both on the job and at home :

Apply to this opportunity by 4 : 00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18th, 2025 with your cover letter and resume via our

website.

At Muskoka Lumber people areconfident in the quality ingrained in everything we do, and our commitment to this standard is reflected by thefairness and integrityof our hiring process. As anEqual Opportunity Employer, a member of our team personally reviews every application - with minimal AI input - to ensure atransparent and thoughtfulselection process. We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and provide accommodations upon request to support aninclusive recruitment process. For assistance, 705 -380-3791. This job posting will be retained forthree yearsper Ontario employment regulations.