Pay Rate

$36.56 per hour plus shift premium

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time Permanent

About the Role: 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, startup 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 About You: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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

Teamwork

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

About Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF):

Our GCF business helps customers transform renewable cellulose fibers into essential everyday products. Our safe, high-quality pulp forms the basis for a wide range of applications like towel and tissue products, diapers, feminine care, incontinence and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. In addition, our specialty pulp serves as a sustainable raw material used in construction materials, paints, coatings and more.

GCF generated $2.8B in revenue in 2024 and has 3,300 employees globally, with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices.



Additional information can be found by visiting globalcellulosefibers.com. Why GCF:

Global Cellulose Fibers 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. We’ve Got You Covered:

At Global Cellulose Fibers, our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support our employees and their families, including: Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays Medical & Dental Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)

Life & Disability Insurance

On-site Cafeteria

On-site Nurse

Robust Safety Culture

Physical Location of Position: Grande Prairie Pulp Mill

53024A Resources Road

County of Grande Prairie No.1

Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

Global Cellulose Fibers 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.

Global Cellulose

Fibers complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (833) 753-3242.

📌 Chips and Biomass Operator (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Global Cellulose Fibers
📍 Grande Prairie