Log Handlers

Posted: May 10, 2022
Full Time

Bester Forest Products Ltd.

Company: Bester Forest Products Ltd.

Business information: In 1997, Bester Forest Products Inc. was founded by sons Bruce and Pat Bester and the two companies decided to join forces and build a new facility at the current location in Walkerton, Ontario. The Bester family is proud to continue the tradition of manufacturing and selling quality hardwood products and by-products. Bester Forest Products are buyers of logs and standing timber and provide hardwood lumber, kiln-dried lumber, wood mulch, sawdust, firewood and rough cut lumber for hardwood flooring, furniture manufacturing and more.
Business Address: 1559 Bruce County Rd 3, Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0
Work Location: Same as above
Type of Employment: Full Time– Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• Sort, pile lumber into their correct carts, separating by wood species, thickness and grade
• Lift, bend and twist to pile heavy lumber
• Transport wood products
• Assist other processing workers
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
Requirements:
-Education: No formal education is required.
-Experience: Experience is an asset. On-the-job training will be provided.
-Physical strength and stamina to stand, walk and lift heavy lumber are required.
-Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing and walking, Standing for extended periods, Bending, crouching, kneeling
-Work Site Environment: Noisy, Hot, Cold/refrigerated
-Weight Handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
-Language: Basic English skills are required

Salary: $18.25 to $19.25 per hour, 44 hours per week.

Benefits: Free parking available. Transportation costs covered if workers need to relocate.

Important information: The regular schedule will be from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM from Monday to Thursday and Fridays from 06.30 AM to 01:00 PM.

Apply by e-mail to: besterforest@gmail.com
Apply by mail to: PO Box 578 1559 Bruce Road 3, RR #4 Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0

Closes:
besterforest [at] gmail.com