Wood Processing Operator

Pay Rate:

$34.37 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 390 mill employees in a high performance, results oriented environment.

Key Functions

This role is responsible for operating in the Wood Room, Wood Yard, and Chip Screen Room processes as required. Wood Processing Operators may operate the Portal Yard Crane, material handlers in the Wood Yard, and operate heavy mobile equipment to support chip screening and waste wood fuel (biomass) processes.

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
   

The Skills You Will Bring
 
Core Competencies

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

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 aptitude

Preferred qualifications include:

• Heavy equipment operator training certification

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

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

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.