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Weyerhaeuser Summer Student in Grande Prairie, Alberta
At Weyerhaeuser, our focus is as much on building our people as building our business. We are committed to creating an environment where individuals can flourish, diversities encouraged, and communities supported. We are one of the premier integrated forest organizations in the world. We've been in business for nearly 120 years and believe strongly in our core values of safety, integrity, citizenship, sustainability, and inclusion, which has awarded us being named as one of the World's most Ethical Companies over 10 times.
We currently have a Summer Student opportunity with the Operations Team. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently provide daily clean up, and back up coverage for vacation vacancies.
The expectations of this position include:
- General clean up; daily cleanup of wood debris accumulation to increase reliability and decrease risk of fire/explosion hazards.
- The general use of applicable hands tools, air wands, brooms, shovels and Chainsaws when required.
- Hot Work preparation and Monitoring
- Lockouts as required.
- Operate mill equipment as required.
- Assisting in operational PM task.
- Flexibility to meet the changing needs within the business.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated the following:
- Candidates must be 18 years of age or older and have successfully completed a minimum of one (1) year post-secondary education.
- Successful candidate must be enrolled full time in a post-secondary education program from September 2024-April,
- Evidence of educational requirements must be provided
- Eligible to work in the Canada without sponsorship
- Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment
- Ability to perform essential job functions of the position, which may include climbing stairs, navigating catwalks, lifting 50lbs, bending and performing repetitive movement tasks.
- Good communication skills
- Successful completion of pre-employment testing process
- Able to perform basic math and use computers
- Industrial or Manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Experience in self-directed team environment is a plus.
About Wood Products We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. *We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. *
/Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team. /
Job: *Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction
Title: Summer Student
Location: CAN-AB-Grande Prairie
Requisition ID: 01020900