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Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing  (NOC 9614)
Fredericton--Oromocto
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Labourers in this unit group carry out a variety of general labouring and routine wood processing activities and assist pulp mill and papermaking machine operators. They are employed by pulp and paper, and paper converting companies, sawmills, planing mills, wood treatment plants, waferboard plants and other wood processing companies.

beater operator helper – pulp and paper, chip bin attendant – wood processing, conveyor cleaner – pulp and paper, green wood chainman/woman – wood processing, grinder feeder – pulp and paper, labourer – pulp and paper, labourer – wood processing, lumber straightener – wood processing, plywood dryer feeder, sheeter helper – pulp and paper, utility man/woman – pulp and paper.

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Labourers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Feed logs onto conveyor and into hopper of grinding machine and align logs manually, using crowbar, picaroon or other tools and equipment
  • Load wood chips, pulpwood, sulphur and other processing materials onto conveyors or processing tanks, remove recyclable paper and pulp from pulp and papermaking machines and transport recyclable paper and pulp to plant processing machines and equipment using forklift or other powered equipment
  • Sort, pile and transport lumber, veneer sheets, panelboards and similar wood products during various stages of wood processing, manually or with powered equipment
  • Remove scrap lumber and wood chips for reprocessing using forklift or other powered equipment
  • Feed conveyors, saws, drying machines and other equipment to process lumber, shingles, veneer, plywood and similar wood products
  • Clean wood processing machines and equipment and work areas using shovels, hoses and other tools
  • Assist other wood processing workers to operate, maintain and repair various machines and equipment and carry out other wood processing activities.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Fredericton, Nackawic, Oromocto

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Education & Job Requirements for Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing in Fredericton--Oromocto

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Local Employment Requirements

Additional information for foreign trained workers may be found at the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials: http://www.cicic.ca.

[Report Publication Date: 2012-06-15 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
No experience required, training will be provided.

Specific Skills:
Sort, pile and transport wood products. Assist other processing workers. Clean machinery and work areas.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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[ Report Publication Date: 2012-06-15 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Getting your language skills assessed

If you do not know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.

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