Who We Are
Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have a modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.
We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 150 employees working throughout the operation - mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in mill production, maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.
What We Offer
Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.
The Opportunity
We are currently looking to hire a Sawmill Shift Supervisor for our manufacturing facilities in Mitsue Industrial Park. Job duties include:
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Supervising employees in a multi-trade environment to provide a high level of maintenance and uptime in all areas of the sawmill
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Ensuring that assigned work is completed in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring proper job and safety procedures are followed
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Conducting daily mill inspections to monitor the condition of mill equipment / machinery and coordinates repairs and/or replacement of parts with the maintenance team
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Making recommendations to improve equipment reliability and cost saving measures
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Investigating any accidents or incidents involving plant equipment and makes recommendations for equipment and/or procedure redesign to prevent future accidents and/or incidents
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Assisting in major equipment overhauls and maintenance shutdowns
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Addressing scheduling issues and conflicts; completes employee time sheets for proper pay
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Performing other duties as assigned by the Production Manager
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Works Monday - Thursday, rotating days and nights
Working Conditions:
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Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, splinters, slipping and tripping hazards
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Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment may be required
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Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions
Must have:
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A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player
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Grade 12 or equivalent
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Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in the lumber industry; 3 years’ experience in sawmills
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Minimum of 5 years' of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
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A mechanical aptitude; millwright experience is an asset
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Proficient written and verbal communication skills
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Basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office
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Experience managing crews efficiently
Candidates
If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal.
We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.
