You're using an older version of Internet Explorer that is no longer supported. Please update your browser.
Canfor

Yard Utility

Posted 6 days ago

Job Details

Category

Location

Job Description

Posting ID:
27697
Position Type:
Regular
City:
Fox Creek, AB, Canada
Location:
Fox Creek

You have well-established organizational skills, a high level of motivation, and the ability to act in a timely fashion based on sound information. You have mechanical aptitude, collaborate well with others, and have clear communication skills. Born with an entrepreneurial spirit, you have a strong work ethic, efficiently work unsupervised and are ready to go the extra mile.

As a Yard Operator, your primary responsiblities will be operating mobile equipment. Reporting to the Log Yard Supervisor, you will conquer unique and varied challenges while working alongside Operating and Maintenance personnel.

As Yard Utility your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  • Ensuring safety is a high priority in operators' area of influence including equipment pre-trip inspections and reporting of incidents
  • Operating front end loader/fork lift
  • Operating button-top, grader, rock truck, western star logging truck, sand truck and rubber tired back hoe
  • Safely loading and Unloading logging trucks
  • Assisting various departments as needed kilns, planermill, sawmill and shipping
  • Shifts are mainly Monday to Friday days shifts with some early morning starts in winter for sanding and clearing parking lots and roadways with the occasional weekend

For this role, you will come equipped with:
  • Strong work ethic and a safety driven mindset
  • Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers
  • Strong communications skills, both oral and written
  • Experience operating Heavy Equipment. Possession of a Heavy Equipment Operator Ticket is an asset.

The hourly rate for this position is: $37.42

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone's unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

#CADH #LI-NE1

Job Segment: Front End, Forklift, Equipment Operator, Architecture, Utility, Technology, Manufacturing, Energy, Engineering

About Canfor

Canfor is one of the world’s largest and most respected integrated forest products companies. For more than 75 years, we have been delivering top-quality lumber, pulp and paper products to our valued customers worldwide. With operations in Western Canada and the Southern United States, and sales offices around the world, you can find Canfor products in every corner of the globe. We are leaders in sustainable forest management and in converting wood residuals into green energy.

Industry

Construction Forestry, Fishing, Mining, Oil and Energy

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2025-03-09

Current Openings

Back to search detail

Interested in jobs like this?

Sign up for email alerts
Get job alerts

Work with our Featured Employers

M space man icon M
Watch now
H O T Marketing. Tips. Sauce.
Marketing On Mars Podcast Full episodes twice per month
Job successfully reported

Thank you for helping us identify suspicious behaviour.