Job Description
Job Description
General Labourer
Full-Time Position
Cranbrook, BC
As a general labourer, you will work in various areas of the post, rail, and chipping operations for Kootenay Wood Preservers, a division of Doman Building Materials.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strict adherence to all health and safety requirements including regular attendance at safety meetings
- Perform housekeeping duties in work area to ensure a safe and clean work environment
- Cutting, measuring, sorting and stacking wood products
- Manually feed machines in the peeling and chipping process of wood products
- Inspect and measure wood pieces to mark for cuts and to verify the accuracy of cuts
- Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications
- Inspect wood products for imperfections and remove as required
- Count, sort, and stack finished wood pieces
- Guide wood pieces against saws and operate automatic feeding devices to guide cuts
- Dispose of trash and waste materials as required
Requirements
Requirements of the Job
Able to accurately count and identify various lumber productsGood hand eye coordination and ability to maintain concentration and focus for long periodsAbility to work safely around moving machineryAble to lift up to 50 pounds or 23 kilogramsBending, lifting, and reaching during course of shiftMust be able to speak, read, and write EnglishMust be able to wear hand, eye and ear protection as requiredBecause the work can be hazardous, teamwork and alertness by all workers will help to keep conditions safer for everyoneExperience working in wood processing or lumber yard is desirableMust have own steel-toed bootsWorking Conditions at the Job Site
Must be able to tolerate working in outdoor conditions year roundWork site will be hot in the summer and can be extremely cold during the winterWorkers will need strength and stamina to stand, bend and lift on a daily basisWork site can often be noisy and dustyMay work around machinery with blades or other hazardsEducation
High school graduation or equivalentBenefits
Employment Status and Hours of Work
Full-Time10 hour shifts, Monday through Thursday 6am-4 : 30pm$23 / hrMust be flexible to accommodate operational and scheduling requirementsOccasional overtime and / or weekend work may be requiredWork Location
Lumberton, BC, is located southwest of Cranbrook (approximately 10 to 15-minute drive from Cranbrook)Candidates will need their own transportation to travel to and from the work site.This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
Doman does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, and select candidates.
Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.