Mechanical Harvester Operator - Logging (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Winstanley Forestry Limited

  Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada

Skill Requirements:

Education: Some high school
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): First Aid Certificate, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: English
Type of Harvesting: Pulpwood harvesting, Saw log harvesting
Machinery and Equipment: Shortwood harvester, Log processor
Type of Logging: Clear cutting (patch logging), Selective cutting
Geographical Location: Maritimes
Specific Job Skills: Operate machines to transport trees from logging areas to landing or log loading sites in mountainous terrain; Assess site and terrain; Drive heavy equipment to perform a combination of operations at logging areas
Security and Safety: Driver's validity license check
Own Tools/Equipment: Safety equipment/gear, Steel-toed safety boots, Hard hat, Safety glasses/goggles, Gloves
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Tight deadlines; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload
Work Site Environment: Outdoors; Dangerous; Noisy; Odours; Dusty
Transportation/Travel Information: Valid driver's licence, Vehicle supplied by employer, Willing to travel, Travel expenses paid by employer
Essential Skills: Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Computer use, Continuous learning

Other Information: Must be reliable and hard working. Must be production orientated.

Experienced operators only apply please

Shifts are 7am to 4pm daily 5 days a week. 

 

Compensation

Hourly: min. $17 max. $19 for 45.0 hours per week

Med and dental benefits will apply after 3 months