Mill Production Worker (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Columbia Forest Products

  Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Successful candidates must be able to work in various jobs which can include rotating to different job duties. These job duties could include various machine operations, handling material, grading material, quality checks, clean up, and other similar manufacturing activities. This position requires you to follow written and verbal job instructions. Being able to provide constructive feedback and apply critical thinking are other keys to this position. Employees must be able to use personal safety equipment while working in a manufacturing environment that includes moving machinery, fast paced fork lift traffic, machine noise, and a work environment that will vary depending on the time of the year. If you’re ready to be a team player in a family-like setting with a rich history, then apply now. 

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Can add, subtract, mulitp
Intermediate
Quality Focused
Intermediate
Follows Detailed Instructions
Advanced

Preferred

Can rotate and cross train job duties
Some Knowledge
Problem Solving Skills
Some Knowledge
Ability to read a tape measure
Some Knowledge
Basic computer literacy
Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Demonstrated safety performance

History of great attendance

   
Columbia Forest Products is North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia’s decorative interior veneers and panels are used in high-end cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures. 
  
Columbia Forest Products is an employee owned company that has a wide array of benefits:  Canadian Employee Stock Opportunity Plan (ESOP), dental and prescription benefits. Our company stands out because of our commitment to our employees. In fact, we have a company foundation dedicated to helping our employees, employees families and the local community. 

Our Core Values we take pride in: Customer Service Above all Else, We Are Family, Share the Success and Absolute Integrity. If these are core values that you represent, please take the time to apply online for this rewarding career with Columbia Forest Products.