A Community Based Venture
White River, ON, P0M 3G0, Canada
White River Forest Products (WRFPL) is a private corporation that owns and operates a sawmill and Sustainable Forest License (SFL) located in Northwestern Ontario located at White River, Ontario. WRFPL was conceived and founded by the Township of White River and the Pic Mobert First Nation who purchased the sawmill assets from Domtar. WRFPL is a community based company that is owned by private investors, Pic Mobert First Nations and the White River Economic Development Corporation. WRFPL has commenced a multi-million dollar re-investment program and has restarted operations on October, 1, 2013. Direct employment at the mill for production, management and administration is approximately 140 positions. WRFPL is working proactively to maximize hiring from the local communities and is also committed to supporting the Pic Mobert First Nation to establish a harvesting contract operation that will employ Pic Mobert band members and seed new enterprises based in the First Nation. Other harvest contractors will also supply wood to the company. A crew contracted through the Pic Mobert First Nation’s development corporation, White Lake Resources Corp., is on site providing support and employing people from White River and the Pic Mobert First Nation. The White River sawmill complex is centrally located within the White River SFL area and is known for its ability to produce high quality lumber products from wood sourced from forests in the local and surrounding region. WRFPL’s objective is to produce approximately 150 million board feet of FSC certified Random Length, stud and value added products. For further information, please contact us at: Melissa.jones@wrfp.ca
On-site · White River
The operator is responsible for sawing, trimming, and planing rough lumber into dressed lumber according to specifications. Duties include setting up, adjusting, and lubricating sawmill equipment and completing reports.
On-site · White River
The role involves supervising and scheduling worker activities while coordinating with other departments to ensure production goals are met. The foreman is responsible for training staff in safety and job duties and recommending measures to improve productivity and product quality.
On-site · White River
Operate and maintain equipment used to dry lumber and other wood products while monitoring panel indicators to ensure specifications are met. Responsible for starting up, shutting down, and adjusting process machinery and maintaining production reports.
On-site · White River
Operate automated lumbermill equipment from control rooms and perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubrication. Responsibilities also include conducting pre-operational checks and labeling goods.
On-site · White River
The operator is responsible for sawing, trimming, and planing rough lumber into dressed lumber of various sizes. They must monitor machine operations, maintain equipment, and ensure cuts meet specifications.
On-site · White River
The operator is responsible for loading, unloading, and moving products and materials using basic material handling equipment. Additional duties include packing, unpacking, sorting, and maintaining a clean work area.
On-site · White River
The role involves assembling, repairing, and maintaining stationary industrial machinery. Responsibilities include troubleshooting malfunctions and performing routine lubrication and cleaning tasks.
On-site · White River
Assist in the operation of woodworking machines and equipment while sorting and transporting wood products. Perform routine maintenance and ensure work areas and machines are kept clean.
On-site · White River
The role involves setting and sharpening all types of saws and replacing blades or bands. Additionally, the employee must maintain work areas and keep detailed maintenance reports and documentation.
