S&R; Sawmills has a long history of Custom Cutting in the Lower Mainland. We are a family run business that was established in 1963 and currently has a workforce of over 300 employees on a large strip of the Fraser River. Employee safety is the highest priority with experience, knowledge and hard work being the backbone for many years.

We are looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are safety conscious and interested in a long-term career with us. We value our employees and there are growth opportunities to move up quickly for those that show initiative. This role is a full-time, permanent position which includes a benefits package and pension plan.

*Currently hiring for the afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, 3:30pm - 12:00am

Role Description:

Reporting to the Shift Foreman, Boom employees are responsible for driving the boom boat (Sidewinder) and all aspects of water operations ensuring a steady flow of logs into the mills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Safely breakup log booms, contain and secure logs designated for mill process­ing, and organize logs
- Operate the boom boat to feed loose logs into the mill
- Perform a pre-operation in­spection of the boom boat and fill out the inspection report
- Arrange all boom gear (boom chains, swifter wire, bundle wire) into manageable piles in designated area
- Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Identify, protect, and report safety hazards to management or a member of the safety committee
- Follow all Safe Work Procedures




- Other duties as assigned by the Mill Supervisors

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

- Previous experience running a boom boat (steering and pushing logs)
- Physical demands require lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Strength, flexibility and endurance, working 8 hour shifts with few opportunities to rest
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills
- Safety first attitude
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work (Mill is transit accessible)
- Must be able to do shift work (Day shifts are 7:00am – 3:30pm, Afternoon shifts are 3:30pm-12:00am)

Work Workplace:

- Safety focused working environment
- Indoor/Outdoor working environment

Eligibility:

- Must be legally allowed to work in Canada

What we offer:

- Full-time hours
- Company Pension Plan (no matching needed)
- Dental Care
- Health Care
- Life Insurance
- Vision Care
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- On-site Parking

Wage: $30.89 - $33.07/hour We thank all candidate for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline: 2021-11-05

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $30.89-$33.07 per hour

Application question(s)

- We are currently hiring only for afternoon shift, are you available to work 3:30pm - 12:00am, Monday to Friday?
- Do you have reliable transportation? Our site does not have active transit options when the afternoon shift ends.
- Are you looking for short term or temporary work? Or do you prefer a long-term position?

Work Location: In person

📌 Boomperson / Boomman / Slip Feeder (Surrey)
🏢 Su0026R Sawmills
📍 Surrey