Sawmill Quality Control Coordinator

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 150 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 mill production, 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 Mitsue Industrial Park. 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 of product quality or potential issues
• Works closely with Comact to ensure Gradex performs to the highest standard
• Works closely with AFPA grading inspector to ensure quality checks are successful and accurate
• 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
• Candidates MUST 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.