Posted 3 months ago
General Labourer
@ Doman Building Materials Group Ltd
Cranbrook, British Columbia
Overview
Doman Building Materials Group Ltd is hiring multiple full-time general labourers in Cranbrook, BC, for post, rail and chipping operations at Kootenay Wood Preservers. The work involves cutting, sorting and stacking wood, feeding machines and housekeeping, on 10-hour shifts Monday to Thursday at $23/hr with occasional overtime and weekend work.
Pay:
$23 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Cut, measure, sort and stack wood products
- Manually feed machines in peeling and chipping
- Inspect wood and remove imperfections
- Maintain housekeeping and safety in work area
- Dispose of trash and waste materials
Requirements summary:
- Count and identify lumber products accurately
- Work safely around moving machinery
- Lift up to 50 lb (23 kg)
- Read, write and speak English
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Own steel-toed boots required
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workable
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required) |
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Doman Building Materials Group Ltd
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A leading provider of building materials in North America
Full company description
We are a vertically integrated global building materials group. We provide quality products to retailers throughout North America. From basic lumber to next-generation products, we streamline the supply of a broad range of quality building materials. Our company continues to grow through acquisition and will continue to do so, as opportunities and markets present themselves. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, we operate distribution centers, wood treatment plants, specialty sawmills, planing mills, post-peeling facilities across North America, and private timberlands. This distinctive vertical model empowers us to maintain close relationships with the supply chain, guaranteeing retailers the opportunity to procure high-quality products at highly competitive prices. Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol DBM.
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- Other recorded names
- Doman Building Materials Group Ltd
- Doman Building Materials Group
- Specialties
- Building Materials Distribution
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We are a vertically integrated global building materials group. We provide quality products to retailers throughout North America. From basic lumber to next-generation products, we streamline the supply of a broad range of quality building materials. Our company continues to grow through acquisition and will continue to do so, as opportunities and markets present themselves. Headquartered in Vancouver, British…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale Building Materials |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | Building Materials DistributionTreated WoodPost and Peel FacilitesLumber manufacturingand Planing mills |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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General Labourer
Full-Time Position
Cranbrook, BC
Multiple vacancies
As a general labourer, you will work in various areas of the post, rail, and chipping operations for Kootenay Wood Preservers, a division of Doman Building Materials.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strict adherence to all health and safety requirements including regular attendance at safety meetings
- Perform housekeeping duties in work area to ensure a safe and clean work environment
- Cutting, measuring, sorting and stacking wood products
- Manually feed machines in the peeling and chipping process of wood products
- Inspect and measure wood pieces to mark for cuts and to verify the accuracy of cuts
- Set equipment controls to meet cutting specifications
- Inspect wood products for imperfections and remove as required
- Count, sort, and stack finished wood pieces
- Guide wood pieces against saws and operate automatic feeding devices to guide cuts
- Dispose of trash and waste materials as required
Requirements
Requirements of the Job
- Able to accurately count and identify various lumber products
- Good hand eye coordination and ability to maintain concentration and focus for long periods
- Ability to work safely around moving machinery
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds or 23 kilograms
- Bending, lifting, and reaching during course of shift
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English
- Must be able to wear hand, eye and ear protection as required
- Because the work can be hazardous, teamwork and alertness by all workers will help to keep conditions safer for everyone
- Experience working in wood processing or lumber yard is desirable
- Must have own steel-toed boots
Working Conditions at the Job Site
- Must be able to tolerate working in outdoor conditions year round
- Work site will be hot in the summer and can be extremely cold during the winter
- Workers will need strength and stamina to stand, bend and lift on a daily basis
- Work site can often be noisy and dusty
- May work around machinery with blades or other hazards
Education
- High school graduation or equivalent
Benefits
Employment Status and Hours of Work
- Full-Time
- 10 hour shifts, Monday through Thursday 6am-4:30pm
- $23/hr
- Must be flexible to accommodate operational and scheduling requirements
- Occasional overtime and/or weekend work may be required
Work Location
- Lumberton, BC, is located southwest of Cranbrook (approximately 10 to 15-minute drive from Cranbrook)
- Candidates will need their own transportation to travel to and from the work site.
This posting reflects an existing vacancy within our organization.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.
Doman does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, and select candidates.
Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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