Job Description

POLE PEELER OPERATOR POSITION

Brisco Wood Preservers Ltd., a major Canadian treated wood producer specializing in utility poles and agricultural products, is seeking to hire an Experienced Peeler Operator for our plant in Brisco BC.

Our main treating facility is located just north of Radium Hot Springs in the beautiful Columbia Valley in British Columbia. Brisco Wood Preservers' second treating facility and Dowel Post plant is located in Peers, Alberta. Brisco sells treated Poles, posts, rails, and we also custom treat a variety of wood products.

General Summary

: Reporting to the Plant Site Manager, the Peeler Operator primary responsibility is to operate the pole Peeler and related system components as well as general cleanup and other duties as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform tasks efficiently focusing on Safety, Quality and Production while meeting deadlines.

Process barkie poles through the Peeler, cleanly remove bark.

Daily Cleaning

Maintains Peeler system equipment including daily service of parts, grease, inspect, cleaning. Documents and reports quality, mechanical and operations production to the supervisor. Assists in maintenance and repair of system equipment as required. Communicates production quality concerns with appropriate individuals.
Fill out paperwork accurately.

Work effectively together with assigned crew.

Following established procedures to safely produce high quality results.

Qualifications:

2 years Experience in running a Peeler.

Experience with minor mechanical repairs an asset.

Ability to follow direction and work together with others to complete assigned tasks.

Background in the Forest Industry a definite asset.

Self reliant, organized, motivated and quality oriented.

This is a full-time position, which offers a competitive wage, and comprehensive benefits package.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

How to Apply:

Please address cover letter and resume to Kevin Olson

and e-mail pdf file to: epetersen@briscowood.com

Deadline for applications is 5:00pm Friday Nov 14th, 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $33.94 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Brisco, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person