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We are currently looking for Production Workers to join our Freeman Lumber Team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operating sawmill machinery like Edger, Trimmer, Debarker and Stacker

• Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times

• Continuous commitment to working safely - this includes locking out and knowing safety procedures

• Follow safety requirements and maintain certifications

• Inspect the machinery and products for quality assurance

• Perform daily maintenance on the machinery

• Handle materials appropriately and safely

Qualifications:

• Experience working with a sawmill

• Maintain productivity and quality while working safely

• Must be able to work as part of a team, communicate with all levels of the organization and adapt quickly to change

• Experience working with heavy equipment is an asset

• Understand how assigned machinery works for proper maintenance and function

• Problem-solving skills to detect issues and find solutions, ensuring the machinery works properly

Job conditions:

• Repetitive tasks

• Physically demanding, must be able to carry 40lbs(18Kgs) with two hands

• Manual dexterity

• Hand-eye coordination

• Standing for extended periods

* Your own transportation is encouraged because you could be working shift work. Shift work rotates one week, 6 am - 3:30 pm, and the next week, 4 pm - 1:30 am

Why Harry Freeman & Son Ltd. is a great opportunity for you:

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Benefits: extended health care, vision care, dental

• Life Insurance

• RRSP matching program

• 2 weeks vacation + 11 paid holidays

• Paid Training

• Inclusive Team Environment

• Opportunity for growth

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If you are ready to grow your career in a company that prides itself on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, flexibility, and career opportunities, build your career with us at Freeman Lumber.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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We are currently looking for a full-time Guide dresser/Filer to join our Freeman Lumber Team. This role reports directly to the Sawmill Superintendent and will be responsible for safely performing quality work, including:

• Maintain Babbit guides

• Sharpen, maintain and repair both band saws and round saws

• Maintain filing equipment

• Sharpen chipper knives

• Perform machine center checks and basic adjustments

• Transport saws

• Change saws at machine centers

• Work with the production team to ensure highest possible quality

• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities:

• Ensure compliance of safe work practices and health and safety policies and procedures

• Must be a team player

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Work with minimal supervision

• Self-motivated

• Ability to multi-task while working under pressure

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Must be physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting and standing for long periods of time

• Experience working with CNC equipment an asset

• Willingness to learn new tasks and take on new challenges

• Availability to work shiftwork (day/evening shifts)

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year working in a filing room

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a sawmill

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Shift Rotation:

This position is primarily daytime, Monday through Friday; however, our production requirement might occasionally require evening shifts.

Our Total Compensation Package Includes:

• Competitive wages. $24.20 -$30.00/hr. – commensurate with experience

• Benefits include extended health, vision care and dental care

• On-the-job training; additional paid training

• Group RRSP match to a maximum of 2%

• Group Life and Accident Insurance

• Two (2) weeks’ vacation

• Eleven (11) paid holidays (maybe required to work some holidays)

Apply:

If you are ready to grow your career in a company that prides itself on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, flexibility, and career opportunities, build your career with us at Freeman Lumber.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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We are currently looking for an Infeed Loader Operator to join our Freeman Lumber Team. This position will be directly responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of the Infeed Loader Log Handling equipment, including the movement of logs from the yard to the sawmill.

Reporting to the Sawmill Supervisor you will:

• Operate the Infeed Loader as it applies to loading and moving logs from the yard to the infeed deck for the sawmill

• Conduct a pre-operational equipment inspection checklist before operating the Infeed Loader and identify any issues to supervisor that could impact production

• Perform basic maintenance on equipment

• Perform work in a safe manner in accordance with Freeman Lumber’s safe work practices, policies and procedures

• Report all incidents, near-misses, and damage of the equipment to supervisor

• Identify any hazards impacting work area

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be in good health and physical condition to perform duties

• Demonstrated ability to work safely and promote a safe working environment in accordance with our safety policies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Apply a positive & optimistic attitude 

• Works well under pressure 

Education & Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of similar work experience in operating heavy equipment.

• Sennebogen or Fuchs equipment operation experience would be considered an asset.

• Possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Compensation:          

• $26 per hour based on experience

• Standard work week (45-50 hours per week)

Our Total Compensation Package includes:

• Competitive wages based on experience

• Benefits including extended health, vision care and dental care

• On-the-job training; additional paid training

• Group RRSP match to a maximum of 2%

• Group Life and Accident Insurance

• Two (2) weeks’ vacation

• Eleven (11) paid holidays

Apply:

If you are ready to grow your career in a company that prides itself on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, flexibility, and career opportunities, build your career with us at Freeman Lumber.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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We are currently looking for a Loader Operator to join our Freeman Lumber Team. This position operates and maintains a forklift while moving and organizing lumber and other wood products regularly.

Reporting to the Dry-end Superintendent and Chief Power Engineer you will:

• Load, unload, and move products and materials

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring all safety procedures and applicable codes are followed

• Complete equipment checks and perform preventive maintenance on equipment

• Maintain a clean work environment

• Filling out daily maintenance records

• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities:

• Ensure compliance with safe work practices and health and safety policies and procedures

• Work with minimal supervision

• Ability to multi-task while working under pressure

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

• Must be physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting and able to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, rain, snow)

• Availability to work rotating shiftwork (day/evening shifts), weekends, holidays, and overtime hours

Qualifications:

• Forklift driver or heavy equipment loader experience

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Must be qualified to work in Canada

Compensation:  $24.20 per hour ($22.25 per hour for first three months)

Our Total Compensation Package includes:

• Competitive wages based on experience

• Benefits include extended health, vision care and dental care

• On-the-job training; additional paid training

• Group RRSP match to a maximum of 2%

• Group Life and Accident Insurance

• Two (2) weeks vacation

• Eleven (11) paid holidays

Apply:

If you are ready to grow your career in a company that prides itself on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, flexibility, and career opportunities, build your career with us at Freeman Lumber.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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We are looking for one full-time Fire Watch position to join our Freeman Lumber Maintenance Team.  These roles report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible for performing fire watch in the mill, including:

• Performing fire inspection/watch around hot work areas at timed intervals

• Identifying and resolving any fire safety hazards and notifying management of any significant action required

• Maintaining a clean and safe work area, collecting and disposing of debris in assigned areas

• Showing a willingness and flexibility to perform various job assignments that may change daily

• Working safely, ensuring that all safety procedures and applicable codes are followed

• Performing all other duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities:

• Ensure compliance with safe work practices and health and safety policies and procedures

• Work with minimal supervision

• Ability to multi-task while working under pressure

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing

• Must be physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting and able to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, rain, snow)

• Availability to work shiftwork (day/evening shifts), weekends, and holidays

Qualifications:

• Minimum six (6) months experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Must be qualified to work in Canada

Compensation: Starting at $22.65 per hour ($20.75 per hour for the first three months)

Our Total Compensation Package includes:

• Competitive wages based on experience

• Benefits include extended health, vision care and dental care

• On-the-job training; additional paid training

• Group RRSP match to a maximum of 2%

• Group Life and Accident Insurance

• Two (2) weeks vacation

• Eleven (11) paid holidays

Apply:

If you are ready to grow your career in a company that prides itself on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, flexibility, and career opportunities, build your career with us at Freeman Lumber.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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We are looking for a full-time Industrial Mechanic/Millwright to join our Freeman Lumber Maintenance Team. This role reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible for safely performing quality maintenance work and repair of equipment, including:

• Maintaining and repairing machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, applicable procedures, etc., to minimize the interruption to production

• Ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines

• Repairing or replacing chains; belt conveyors; gearboxes/drive chains; hydraulics; pneumatics; welding/cutting; and using power tools

• Inspecting and investigating the root cause of failures or malfunctions of machinery to perform corrective repairs and take preventable actions

• Responding to emergencies when mechanical problems occur

• Reading, analyzing, and interpreting schematics, instructions, blueprints, drawings, sketches, operator/equipment manuals, etc.

• Maintain detailed and accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation

Skills/Abilities:

• Ensure compliance of safe work practices and health and safety policies and procedures

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Familiarity with metal fabrication, hydraulics/pneumatics, refractory work, bearings/seals, welding, pipe fitting, pump repair, and mechanical repairs

• Ability to read schematics/blueprints

• Work with minimal supervision

• Ability to multi-task while working under pressure

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Programs

• Job requires work both inside and outside in various conditions including heat, cold, rain and snow.

• Availability to work shiftwork (day/evening shifts), weekends, holidays, and overtime hours

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years’ relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing/production environment

• Experience working with stationary equipment as part of a production process

• Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting

• Sawmill experience is preferred

• Stick welding ability would be considered an asset

Shift Rotation:

This position is a shift position, however our shift schedule strives to provide employees with the maximum work/life balance while safely maintaining maximum production.

Full Shift details include:

• Weekday hours: 6 am to 6 pm or 6 pm to 6 am

• Weekend hours: 5 am to 5 pm

• Average hours every two weeks: 84 hours

• Four-night shifts in 28 days

• No night shift on weekends

• Work every other weekend

• Four crews on rotation, including 2 Mechanic/Millwrights, 1 Welder, 1 Oiler/Greaser and 1 Firewatch/Cleanup

Total Compensation Package includes:

• Competitive wages. $25.75 -$36.40/hr. – commensurate with experience

• Benefits include extended health, vision care and dental care

• On-the-job training; additional paid training

• Group RRSP match to a maximum of 2%

• Group Life and Accident Insurance

• Two (2) weeks’ vacation

• Eleven (11) paid holidays (maybe required to work some holidays)

If you are ready to grow your career in a company that prides itself on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, flexibility, and career opportunities, build your career with us at Freeman Lumber.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.