Production Technician, Ear Falls,

When you join our team as a Production Technician, you will support the mill to run smoothly by ensuring everything has a place and that the yard and sawmill are clean. Working in a sawmill, you'll discover that they do more than transform forest products, they also transform our communities.

What You'll Do

• Align logs, cants, and boards manually, using crowbar, picaroon or other tools and equipment.
• Ensure smooth flow of process throughout sawmill from debarker entry decks to sawmill outfeed.
• Use control panels, pedals and other controls to keep uptime and efficiency in a safe manner.
• Assist other wood processing workers to operate, maintain and repair various machines and equipment.
• Manually pile and unjam lumber throughout the process.
• Clean wood processing machines, equipment and work areas using shovels, hoses and other tools during work stoppages or inaccessible places during operations.
• Perform clean-ups of the sawmill during downtime.
• Follow all safety protocols including but not limited to lockout, SOP, PWHA, etc.
• Preform additional maintenance and other related duties as necessary.
• Communicate and collaborate with other production personnel, maintenance personnel and other employees involved in the process.

What You Offer

• Ability to work well on a team.
• Ability to work independently and be full of initiative.
• Show vigilance and a concern for health and safety.
• DCS, DEC, or equivalent.
• Prior experience at a sawmill is an asset.
• Availability to work day and/or night shifts.

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

• $36.20 / hour starting wage
• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development Opportunities
• Company matched Pension Plans
• Carpool and Travel incentives for Commute
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Floaters and Stat Holidays)
• Advancement Opportunities in a Unionized Environment

Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package. We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.