International Paper Looking for Wood Processing – Knife Grinder at Grande Prairie, AB Full Time

Category/Shift:

Hourly Full-Time Permanent

Physical Location:

International Paper Grande Prairie Pulp Mill

53024A Resources Road

County of Grande Prairie No.1

Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

The Job You Will Perform:

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 mill. It currently operates with approximately 380 mill employees in a high performance, results oriented environment.

Key Functions

This role is responsible for Knife shop duties, operations basic care support and Heavy Equipment support for the Chips/Biomass areas of Wood Processing. Covering equipment operation, safety inspections of the wood processing equipment and hands on support during down time in any of the three mechanical processes. Safety is a key driver in this role as you will be working alone in the knife shop.

Key Accountabilities

Safety

• Participate in the safety, health, and environmental activities in accordance with standards established by the Grande Prairie Mill.
• Responsible for equipment checks, inspections and maintenance in the shop as well as supporting operations safety requirements.

Knife Grinder

• Troubleshoot equipment problems
• Ensure an inventory of knives are ready at any time to be replaced in the process
• High focus on safety and improvement opportunities within the shop
• Time management; Balance knife inventory with available time to support operations.

Work Systems Improvements

• Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of technical standards, work instructions and procedures, identifying and implementing changes as necessary.
• Supporting Wood Processing operations with equipment coverage and basic care standards.
• Provide relief for chip-lab technician when on holidays.

The Skills You Will Bring

Core Competencies

• Quality Orientation and Standards Compliance
• Time Management – Planning and Organizing
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Decision Making and Judgment
• Communication
• Team Work
• Ability to flow to work

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• High school grade 12 diploma or GED
• Ability to work Monday-Friday 8 hour shifts.
• Willing and able to work overtime
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Capability using a computer for record keeping and documentation
• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively with good verbal and written English skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Comprehend work instructions and set priorities with the ability to work independently as well as part of the team to safely accomplish objectives
• Proactive approach to troubleshooting/problem identification
• Able to perform physically demanding work
• Demonstrated safety leadership
• Mechanical aptitude

Preferred qualifications include:

• Heavy equipment experience
• Knife grinding experience
• Experience in an industrial setting.
• Class 1/Heavy equipment ticket.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• On-site Cafeteria
• On-site Nurse
• Strong Safety Culture

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper 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 culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper 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.