General Labourer

Overview

Doman Building Materials Group is seeking multiple General Labourers for their wood processing operations located 23 KM east of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. These permanent full-time roles involve a physically demanding 4-day work week schedule, assisting in various stages of wood product processing under supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Unload, load, and sort wood products, handling pieces into machinery during production processes.
• Manually guide wood against saw blades and operate automatic feeding devices to ensure accurate cuts.
• Feed wood products into peeling and trimming machines.
• Inspect and measure wood pieces to mark and verify cutting accuracy.
• Count, sort, and stack finished wood products.
• Dispose of waste materials and perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and clean environment.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong commitment to workplace safety standards.
• Ability to accurately count and identify various types of lumber products.
• Good hand-eye coordination and capacity to maintain concentration over extended periods.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms), including frequent bending and reaching.
• Proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing.
• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment such as hand, eye, and ear protection.
• Experience in wood processing or lumber yard operations is advantageous.
• Flexibility to meet operational and scheduling needs, including occasional overtime or weekend shifts.

Work Environment

• Ability to work year-round in outdoor conditions with temperature extremes including hot summers and very cold winters.
• Work environment may be noisy and dusty with machinery involving hazardous blades.
• Job requires stamina to stand, bend, and lift regularly.

Additional Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Must possess own steel-toed safety boots.
• Candidates must have reliable personal transportation as no public transit is available to the site.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship.

Compensation and Schedule

• Compensation is provided at an hourly rate.
• Work schedule comprises 10-hour shifts from Monday to Thursday, totaling four days per week.
• Operational flexibility is required, including potential for additional overtime or weekend work.

Equal Opportunity and Application Process

The company welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and will provide accommodations upon request during the recruitment process. The selection will be based on merit without the usage of artificial intelligence screening tools. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.