Forest products processing supervisor

Job details

• Salary 39.50 hourly / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Ensure that systems and equipment are operating efficiently and that proper maintenance and repairs are performed
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Establish work schedules
• Prepare production and other reports
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Set up machines and equipment
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Monitor safety conditions
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Oversee safety of operations

• 11-15 people
• Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing
• Lumber graders and other wood processing inspectors and graders
• Other wood processing machine operators
• Sawmill machine operators

• Lumber Grader Certificate

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example: adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada
. The employer will not respond to your application.

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