Rip Saw Operator – #6944 – L
Turkstra Lumber
We are a family owned and operated business that has served Hamilton and the Niagara Region for over 65 years. With 11 retail and 2 manufacturing locations and over 250 employees, we still manage to maintain traditional values and continue to develop and find new ways to support our communities by providing quality services and building products, creating job opportunities and working with various community outreach programs. Our motto “Always on the Level” is as old as the company itself and we still proudly stand behind and try to live our motto with every interaction.
General Responsibilities:
- Prepared to start the work shift on time, every day
- Contributes to a positive team environment within the Plant and throughout the company
- Able to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment
- Effectively uses downtime
- Follows Turkstra Branch Standards, in particular, sustains shop cleanliness and required maintenance
Business Objectives:
- Works together with the Plant team to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Follows Turkstra's approach to world class customer service
- Provides ideas and suggestions for continuous improvement
Machine Operation:
- Properly handles all material while checking for quality and defects
- Ensures product is manufactured to precise specifications
- Reads and interprets relevant documentation for production
- Carries out proper safety and cleaning protocol on production lines, machinery and equipment
- Completes machinery and equipment inspections
Forklift Operation:
- Takes forklift operator course and obtains forklift operator certification
- Completes circle checks and inspections
- Effectively moves and organizes work-in-progress (WIP) material based on production schedule
Lumber Sorter:
- Properly handles all material checking for quality and defects
- Straps lifts for transport to rip saw
- Keep shop clean / general housekeeping
Shipper/Receiver:
- Properly handles all material while checking for quality and defects
- Builds loads accurately (quantity, structurally)
- Safely loads and unloads trucks (trim, rough lumber)
- Performs regular cycle counts for inventory management
- Fills in as a floater as needed
Rip Saw Operator:
- Complete all daily maintenance as required (rip saw, lift truck)
- Performs pre-rip routine (rip sheet, blade setup, staples, banding)
- Does first piece routine (accuracy check, labelling)
- Follows protocol on ripping lumber (minimize waste, quality)
- Follows rip sheet instructions (quantities, sizes, paperwork)
- Complete post-rip procedures (paperwork, tags, labelling)
- Properly handles all material while checking for quality and defects
- Prepares lifts for transport (banding, labelling)
- Team Player
- Strong work ethic
- Communication skills
- Quality control
- Detailed oriented
- General math skills
- Ability to work in a fast pace work environment
Physical Requirements:
- Minimum lift requirements of 66 lbs
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to step on and off truss table
