Lumber Kiln Operator

Job summary

Operate and monitor equipment used to dry lumber and other wood products, adjusting process equipment and watching indicators and instruments for malfunctions or deviations from specifications. Maintain production reports, report delays and incidents, and move materials by hand or with basic handling equipment.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Complete and maintain production reports Operate and tend equipment to dry lumber and other wood products Observe panel indicators and equipment to detect malfunctions Observe equipment, panel indicators, video monitors, and other instruments to ensure that processes are operating according to specifications Start up, shut down, set up and adjust process equipment or machines Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Manual dexterity Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Personal suitability Flexibility Accurate Team player Organized Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Financial benefits As per collective agreement Pension plan Other Benefits Other benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Operate and monitor equipment used to dry lumber and other wood products, adjusting process equipment and watching indicators and instruments for malfunctions or deviations from specifications. Maintain production reports, report delays and incidents, and move materials by hand or with basic handling equipment.

Requirements

A secondary school graduation certificate is listed, and experience is an asset. The role requires working on-site and calls for manual dexterity, attention to detail, hand-eye coordination, accuracy, flexibility, teamwork, and organization.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Dental Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Health Care Plan
• Pension Plan
• Benefits As Per Collective Agreement
• Other Benefits

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Lumber Kiln Operation
• Equipment Operation
• Equipment Monitoring
• Production Reporting
• Process Equipment Setup and Adjustment
• Troubleshooting
• Material Handling
• Manual Dexterity
• Attention to Detail
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Accuracy
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Organization

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Trades

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