Chips and Biomass Operator

Pay Rate:$35.41 per hour plus shift premiumCategory/Shift: Hourly Full-Time PermanentAbout 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 currently operates with approximately 390 mill employees in a high performance results oriented FunctionsThis 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) AccountabilitiesSafetyParticipate in the safety health and environmental activities in accordance with standards established by the Grande Prairie MillAdhere to all safe practices annual health surveillance checks and have the ability to wear a respirator or SCBA/SABA as mobile and process equipmentComplete daily mobile equipment inspection reportsOperate the Portal Yard Crane and material handlers unloading trucks to supply the Wood Room with wood fiberOperate Caterpillar 988 and 990 Wheel LoaderOperate Wood Processing equipmentTroubleshoot Wood Room Screen Room and biomass process equipmentComplete process tours and process equipment inspectionsClean and wash equipment as well as housekeeping dutiesTake process samples for lab analysisShut down startup process equipment and complete equipment isolationsIssue permits: Safe Work Confined Space and Hot WorkOther duties as assignedWork Systems ImprovementsContribute to the improvement and maintenance of technical standards work instructions and procedures identifying and implementing changes as necessaryParticipate in deliberate improvement projectsParticipate in maintenance basic care programsAbout You: Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesCore CompetenciesQuality Orientation and Standards ComplianceTime Management Planning and OrganizingDevelopment and Continual LearningProblem SolvingAccountability and DependabilityDecision Making and JudgmentCommunicationTeamworkQualificationsRequired qualifications include:High school grade 12 diploma or GEDWilling to work a compressed 12-hour shift (days nights and weekends)Willing and able to work overtimeExperience operating heavy equipmentCapability using a computer for record keeping and documentationWilling and able to work in a hot humid cold and noisy environmentAbility to communicate effectively and constructively with good verbal and written English skillsStrong interpersonal and organizational skillsComprehend work instructions and set priorities with the ability to work independently as well as part of the team to safely accomplish objectivesProactive approach to troubleshooting/problem identificationAble to perform physically demanding workDemonstrated safety leadershipMechanical aptitudePreferred qualifications include:Heavy equipment operator training certificationAbout 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 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 3300 employees globally with nine manufacturing facilities and eight regional offices. Additional information can be found by visiting 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 Got You Covered:At Global Cellulose Fibers our employees are our most important asset and thats 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 InsuranceOn-site CafeteriaOn-site NurseStrong Safety CulturePhysical Location of Position: Grande Prairie Pulp Mill53024A Resources RoadCounty of Grande Prairie No.1Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources 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 or .