Woodyard Operator Jobs

Pay Rate

$33.37 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.

The Job You Will Perform

This position reports to the Wood Processing Team in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The Grande Prairie mill is a 1000+ tonne per day Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill. It currently operates with approximately 380 mill employees in a high performance, results oriented environment.

Key Functions

This role is responsible for operating the Woodroom process as well as the Portal Yard Crane and log loaders in the Woodyard and operating process and heavy equipment to handle the chips and biomass.

Key Accountabilities

Safety

• Participate in the safety, health, and environmental activities in accordance with standards established by the Grande Prairie Mill.

Operate mobile and process equipment

• Take process samples for lab analysis
• Operate the Woodroom process equipment and complete process tours
• Other duties as assigned
• Issue permits: Safe Work; Confined Space; and Hot Work
• Clean and wash equipment as well as housekeeping duties
• Troubleshoot equipment problems
• Complete daily mobile equipment inspection reports
• Operate the Portal Yard Crane and log loaders unloading trucks and supplying the Woodroom
• Shut down, start up process equipment and complete equipment isolations

Work Systems Improvements

• Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of technical standards, work instructions and procedures, identifying and implementing changes as necessary.

The Skills You Will Bring

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Quality Orientation and Standards Compliance
• Team Work
• Communication
• Decision Making and Judgment
• Development and Continual Learning
• Time Management – Planning and Organizing

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

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

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Heavy equipment operator training certification

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

• On-site Nurse
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Strong Safety Culture
• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• On-site Cafeteria
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Medical & Dental

The Impact You Will Make

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

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.

The Company You Will Join

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.