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Sawmill Labourer - job post

Murray Brothers Lumber Company, a division of Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve
3.0 out of 5 stars
Madawaska, ON
From $19 an hour - Permanent, Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • From $19 an hour

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Day shift

Location

Madawaska, ON

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Vision care
  • Dental care
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Store discount
  • Casual dress
  • Extended health care

Full job description

Looking to start a career or perhaps make a career change? Do you enjoy working with your hands, the smell of fresh cut wood. The satisfaction of putting in an “honest day’s work” and leaving stress free to enjoy everything that South Algonquin, Madawaska Valley and North Hastings has to offer. Can you picture yourself leaving work and fishing before most of your friends are off work, or worse yet, stuck in traffic? How about enjoying access to over 100,000 acres of Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve land and the endless recreational choices available. Picture waking up each morning in an absolutely beautiful location where home ownership is still very much attainable. Have we caught your attention yet? A career where you can progress through many important roles while developing new skills. Over 30% of our team members have been with us for over 25 years! We are actively seeking the next generation of sawmill workers to complement our crew. Success at Murray Brothers Lumber Company, a division of Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd., is easily achieved by arriving at the mill each day on time ready for work, working safely, putting in an “honest day’s work” and respecting your fellow team members. Start building your dreams with us in a satisfying and rewarding career where you can make a difference!

At its core, Haliburton Forest is a sustainable multi-use private land stewardship company with operations that include guided tours, forestry, sawmilling, recreational trails, value-added manufacturing, ecological research, and much more. Through our work, we try to minimize our environmental impact as we manage private lands and operating assets on our own terms. We try to generate meaningful profits, but we do so in a manner that earns our social license and fulfills our land ethic. We try to balance sustainable forest management, manufacturing, tourism, research, and conservation all at the same time. We try to continuously improve, take risks, and grow our business, while setting a positive example for all our stakeholders.

Murray Brothers Lumber Company, a division of Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve, is a modern outfit committed to producing high quality forestry products, including dimensional lumber, specialty products, and residuals. Working at Murray Brothers allows employees to work in a dynamic environment in one of the most beautiful places in Ontario.

Your Contribution

Our Madawaska mill site is seeking talent to fill Sawmill Labour positions. In this role, you will join a team of staff, operators, and maintenance specialists in the processing and delivery of lumber orders. As your career progresses you will learn how to operate new equipment and train into roles that best suit your career goals and individual strengths.

Compensation

  • $19.00 hour starting wage for Entry Level.
  • Competitive wage for Sawmill Operators with relevant experience
  • Comprehensive benefit plan after probationary period
  • Recreational access to the 100,000 acres of private land owned and managed by Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve.

Our Schedule

  • 44hrs/week.
  • Day shift – 6:00AM to 3:30PM Monday-Thursday, 6:00AM to 2:30PM Friday

Role Responsibilities

  • Entry Level: Stack, strap, and wrap bundles of lumber;
  • Experienced Level: Operate sawmill machinery, including edgers, resaws, headrigs, conveyors, and related equipment.
  • General housekeeping duties (e.g., keeping tallies of lumber bundles processed);
  • Clean lockout areas during work stoppages.

Keys to Success

  • Work safely because we all matter
  • Be highly dependable by arriving on time and ready for your shift every day
  • Take pride in your work and keep your workstation tidy
  • Work productively; be efficient by working smarter
  • Put in an "Honest day's work" and strive to make progress every hour
  • Be accountable, learn from any mistakes and improve as a team
  • Treat your fellow team members with respect
  • Practice good communication skills
  • Self-motivate, self-manage, and multi-task as required
  • Able to carry out the physically demanding requirements of the job (lift up to 50lbs)
  • Maintain a positive outlook

Work remotely

  • No

If you have the above skills and are interested in filling this role, please submit your resume via Indeed or come visit Madawaska and drop it off at our office. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

Murray Brothers Lumber Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions at Murray Brothers are based on business needs, job requirements, and applicant qualifications. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, language, or membership in any other category protected by laws or regulations. Murray Brothers is fully dedicated to achieving and maintain a diverse and talented workforce.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 44.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount
  • Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Madawaska, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Our sawmill is located in Northern Ontario near the village of Madawaska ON.

Distance from Toronto: 4 hours
Distance from Ottawa: 2.5 hours
Distance from Huntsville: 1.5 hours
Distance from Peterborough: 2.5 hours
Distance from Bancroft: 1 hour
Distance from Barry's Bay: 25 minutes
Will you be planning to relocate or reliably commute?

  • Are you able to meet the physical demands of this position?

Are you able to lift 50lbs

Work Location: In person

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