Role overview

Who We Are

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company 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 160 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 maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.

What We Offer

Vanderwell offers stable, 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 Quality Control Coordinator for our manufacturing facilities in Slave Lake, Alberta. Job duties include:

Conducts daily Quality Control checks of all Sawmill and Planer mill stations
Conducts package inspections to determine efficiency of Gradex
Monitors and makes necessary adjustments to ensure wood is being correctly graded, sorted and packaged throughout the production process
Keeps management informed at all times of product quality or potential issues
Works closely with Comact to ensure Gradex performs to the highest standard to Quality Products
Works closely with AFPA grading inspector to ensure quality checks are successful
Maintains the HT Manual with changes noted, plus monitoring dry kiln schedules

Working Conditions:

Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, splinters, slipping and tripping hazards.
Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment may be required.
Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions.

Must have:

A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player
A Bachelor of Science in Wood Product Processing or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the lumber processing industry
Sound mechanical knowledge and attention to detail
Current AFPA grading certificate is an asset but not a requirement
CandidatesMUST either live in the local community or be willing to relocate

If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal. We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.