West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Barwick is currently recruiting for a Mill Labourer position.

You’ll Do:

Understand and practice all Mill Safe Work Procedures for all related mill services equipment and work procedures.

Understand, follow and safely practice lockout procedures.

Assist maintenance team members as directed.

Follow and perform preventative maintenance procedures on all equipment, including daily and weekly maintenance schedules.

Operate mobile equipment, such as but not limited to, small fork truck, large fork truck, Genie lift, Genie boom, sweeper and the L20.

Visually inspect conditions of forklifts, Genie lifts, floor sweepers, and other related equipment.

Communicate, both orally and in writing, to team leaders and/or maintenance team members regarding safety incidents, inadequate equipment conditions and other maintenance requirements that are observed.

Maintain all doorways, walkways, stairs and platforms free of obstructions and unnecessary debris.

Clean up excess strands and debris from process and other clean up duties as directed by the shift team leader.

Be readily available to assist the shift millwright or electrician with troubleshooting and problem solving.

Assist the Quality Assurance team members with weekly cleaning of the Blenders.

Ensure that World Class housekeeping standards are continuously maintained throughout the plant and yard area.

Relieve in the areas of Strand Preparation and Finishing & Packaging or other areas as assigned by the Team Leader or designate.

Collect and recycle all discarded metal strapping.

Check propane cabinet to ensure adequate amount of bottles filled.





Participate in injury prevention by performing exercises on or off the job to maintain a prescribed level of fitness required to perform this job.

Report immediately all injuries, hazards and all ‘near‑misses’, which could have resulted in a severe injury or property damage, to his or her Team Leader, supervisor, or other, as the case may be.

Clean in areas of the mill normally cleaned by team members working in such areas.

Operate additional mobile equipment as necessary such as, but not limited to, chainsaw, Volvo bucket loader, and railcar mover if trained.

Complete production reports.

You’ll have:

Grade 12 Diploma;

Valid Driver’s license;

Experience in an industrial environment an asset;

Ability to work at heights;

A positive attitude, ability to work safely, mechanical aptitude, and willingness to learn.

Solid work ethic and sound judgment;

High attention to detail and accuracy;

Dynamic and confident personality;

Problem identification, analysis, and solution skills;

Embraces teamwork;

Ability to multitask through planning and organizing;

Flexibility and ability to embrace change;

Compensation Package:
The hourly pay rate for this position is $34.46

Your Workplace Location:
Situated in beautiful northwestern Ontario, the Barwick Mill is located adjacent to the Ontario / Minnesota border. We are 45 Kilometers west of Fort Frances, Ontario and situated half‑way between Winnipeg, Manitoba and Thunder Bay, Ontario. The lifestyle of the Rainy River District embraces outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, winter sports and lake country. Our communities are family friendly, safe, and prioritize a genuine work / life balance.

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📌 Mill Labourer (Ontario)
🏢 West Fraser
📍 Ontario