Wood Processing Operator at International Paper
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 6V4, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Nov, 25

Salary

35.41

Posted On

20 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Record Keeping, Perspectives, Ged, Heavy Equipment, Documentation, Overtime, Creativity

Industry

Other Industry

Description

PAY RATE:

$35.41 per hour plus shift premium
Category/Shift:
Hourly Full-Time Permanent
Physical Location:
International Paper Grande Prairie Pulp Mill
53024A Resources Road
County of Grande Prairie No.1
Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Safety

  • Participate in the safety, health, and environmental activities in accordance with standards established by the Grande Prairie Mill
  • Adhere to all safe practices, annual health surveillance checks, and have the ability to wear a respirator or SCBA/SABA as required.

Operate mobile and process equipment

  • Complete daily mobile equipment inspection reports
  • Operate the Portal Yard Crane and material handlers, unloading trucks to supply the Wood Room with wood fiber
  • Operate Caterpillar 988 and 990 Wheel Loader
  • Operate Wood Processing equipment
  • Troubleshoot Wood Room, Screen Room, and biomass process equipment
  • Complete process tours and process equipment inspections
  • Clean and wash equipment as well as housekeeping duties
  • Take process samples for lab analysis
  • Shut down, start up process equipment and complete equipment isolations
  • Issue permits: Safe Work, Confined Space and Hot Work
  • Other duties as assigned

Work Systems Improvements

  • Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of technical standards, work instructions and procedures, identifying and implementing changes as necessary
  • Participate in deliberate improvement projects
  • Participate in maintenance basic care programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications include:

  • High school grade 12 diploma or GED
  • Willing to work a compressed 12-hour shift (days, nights and weekends)
  • Willing and able to work overtime
  • Experience operating heavy equipment
  • Capability using a computer for record keeping and documentation
  • Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with good verbal and written English skills
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Comprehend work instructions and set priorities with the ability to work independently as well as part of the team to safely accomplish objectives
  • Proactive approach to troubleshooting/problem identification
  • Able to perform physically demanding work
  • Demonstrated safety leadership
  • Mechanical aptitudePreferred qualifications include:
  • Heavy equipment operator training certification

THE CULTURE YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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