Machine Operator

Opportunity

Step into the role of a Machine Operator and let your motivation, problem solving skills, and teamwork abilities shine. At our cutting-edge mills, you won’t just be working in a safe and efficient manner; you’ll be working hands‑on with a dynamic team, actively involved in the day‑to‑day success of our mill. If this speaks to you, this opportunity at our sawmill in Urbana, AR, might just be your calling!

Join us and discover a pathway for career advancement where your hard work is not only recognized but rewarded.

This role is a permanent full‑time position working Monday through Friday.

• Rotate through various job responsibilities and tasks within your assigned workspace on an hourly basis.
• Safely operate industrial machinery.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve production goals.
• Maintain a commitment to quality throughout the production process.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery to identify any signs of wear, damage, or malfunction, report findings to supervisors and maintenance for preventive action.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive, manual tasks for extended periods of time, including piling lumber, standing for long hours, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment that includes exposure to environmental elements, moving mechanical equipment, loud noise, and dust.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a manufacturing and/or industrial environment is a plus; knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process is an asset.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with co‑workers.
• High degree of urgency and attention to detail.
• Desire to learn, grow, and succeed.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience. At Canfor, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as essential to our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage.

We strive for a fair and equitable recruitment process where hiring decisions are based on each applicant’s qualifications and experience.