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Sawmill Quality Control CoordinatorVanderwell • Slave Lake, AB, CA
Sawmill Quality Control Coordinator

Sawmill Quality Control Coordinator

Vanderwell • Slave Lake, AB, CA
1 day ago
Salary
CA$80,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Who We Are

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have a modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.

We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 160 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.

What We Offer

Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Quality Control Coordinator for our manufacturing facilities in Slave Lake, Alberta. Job duties include:

  • Conducts daily Quality Control checks of all Sawmill and Planer mill stations
  • Conducts package inspections to determine efficiency of Gradex
  • Monitors and makes necessary adjustments to ensure wood is being correctly graded, sorted and packaged throughout the production process
  • Keeps management informed at all times of product quality or potential issues
  • Works closely with Comact to ensure Gradex performs to the highest standard to Quality Products
  • Works closely with AFPA grading inspector to ensure quality checks are successful
  • Maintains the HT Manual with changes noted, plus monitoring dry kiln schedules

Working Conditions:

  • Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, splinters, slipping and tripping hazards.
  • Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment may be required.
  • Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions.

Must have:

  • A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player
  • A Bachelor of Science in Wood Product Processing or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in the lumber processing industry
  • Sound mechanical knowledge and attention to detail
  • Current AFPA grading certificate is an asset but not a requirement
  • Candidates MUST either live in the local community or be willing to relocate

If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal. We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.

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