Equipment Operators (Yards and Kilns) · Box 415 Slave Lake, AB T0G2A4 · Full-Time · Heavy Equipment Operators

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company that has been operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have a modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.

We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 150 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in mill production, maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.

What We Offer

Vanderwell offers secure, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Heavy Equipment Operatorfor our manufacturing facilities in Mitsue Industrial Park.

Job duties include:

- Proficiently operatingmobile equipment such as button top loaders, wheel loaders, forklifts,rock trucks,



and portal cranes in a safe and appropriate manner
- Complies with workplacesafety policies, operating procedures, and regulations
- Cleans and performsroutine maintenance on equipment as required

Working Conditions:

- Exposed to vehicular traffic, noise, vibration, moving machinery, weather extremes, slipping and tripping hazards
- Lifting heavy, awkwardobjects and climbing on equipment is frequently required
- Required use of PPEappropriate for the task and working conditions

Must Haves:

- Valid class 5 driver's license required
- Two (2) years experience running equipment, preferably larger forklifts and loaders or heavy equipment
- A solid work ethic, beeager to learn, and be a team player
- Proficient written andverbal communication skills
- Excellent situational awareness
- Ability to manage time and plan ahead to constructively manage workflow in a high paced production environment
- Mill/forestryexperience is an asset, but not required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.

📌 Heavy Equipment Operator (Canada)
🏢 Vanderwell
📍 Canada