laborer

boiler operator

machine operator

millwright

production supervisor

Canfor

My name is Shawn Price I was a electrician for canfor in Darlington SC..I was there 2 1/2 months then fired during that time my sister had got sick with lung cancer she was admitted to the hospital . I missed some day then I came back for one night because  I worked 3rd and on my way home I got a call telling me she past during the night . So I missed  a few more day . Then i came on back to work . I was there for a few more weeks and i was told to run some riged pipe for three phase heaters approximately  350 ft of it 30 ft in the air run all the pipe in 1 night and a half nights by myself but I was partially in the rain on a lift at twenty degrees outside . ( yes I love extreme work ) butt I got sick actually got so sick they ask me if I was going to make it. So the next day I was a no show and common since I figured they would know why I didn't show so I didn't call in . Until 2 days later saying I was coming back with a doctor's note and still sick . It was three days before Christmas  they fired me .  But when they had nobody i was there for them somedays 16hrs .         KARMA  is something else after that 2 electricians have quit out of four electricians for both shifts in the past month . So one electrician for two shifts . But I loved the extreme work and would do again  even if I felt like was done wrong .

If you have goals in plan to put them in motion,  I repeat this is not the place for you, you do not have a life working here 12 hours or more are the shifts in also depending on the department, Hours are 5:30pm - 5am but really it's when your production is done. If you just want to settle for a plant job as career then this would be a good fit. I am a female btw in is currently employed and hate it. Training sucks barely can hear what there saying because it's so loud and no social distancing. Some can't train. Pay is based off where they put you $12.50. I am a strapper operator not worth it, they work you like a slave. They cheat you out of breaks you suppose to have two 15 minutes break in one 30 minute, well your 15 minute break is twelve mins and  your 30 minute break is 25 minutes. Supervisor are both black they ain't nothing but Butt kissers( I Don't Kiss Butt, IDC who you are or what title you have). Human Resource  is a joke they don't value they employees is all a money thing for them I don't care for none of them, they full of SugarHoneyIceTea. They have a point system its goes up to 7 you lose those in your terminated. Note: Never leave a job unless you have your foot in the other door, that's the only reason why my butt is still here. 

The people that make up this industry...  the millwrights, the operators, the utility workers, and even the managers... well, they are the best people.  There are no finer people in the world than sawmillers!  And I count it a privilege and honor to be able to help and support these people on a daily basis.  They challenge me, humble me with their gratitude, make me laugh daily, and allow me to continue to believe that mutual respect, teamwork, and hard work can make all the difference in a professional environment.
I have worked for many lumber manufacturing companies, and I can say without one doubt that Canfor is among the best in the world!  They provide an environment that values the people who make up their workforce.  It’s hard work, and can be challenging at times, but the rewards are endless for the person who truly cares about people.  I have enjoyed working with this spirited group of professionals, and hope to spend many more years working for this industry giant.  There is no better industry or team to to be a part of!

You work 12 hour shifts Monday thru Thursday and if necessary also Friday. I learned a lot about lumber and the process in how it’s made. There is potential to move up eventually in time after hard work and consistency of showing how dependable you are at work and to show up to work. The hardest part about the job I can find for the average person would probably be the hours and occasionally the work. The job does require hard work at times most definitely but not consistent hard work. The best part about the job is the job security and guaranteed hours and overtime, the benefits, and the best part I’m having your weekends off and paid holidays. There really isn’t no other job like it in the area and I recommend any hard working male young or old to give it a shot. They have a wonderfully helpful HR team. I would highly advise calling up there and doing a paper application because applications online go into there’re cooperate office so they don’t see it at the plant. 

Our equipment is better than anywhere else I've worked and the sawmill is clean & efficient. Upper management looks out for us and communicates well. 
 Sawmills are a physically demanding job, but it's nice to know your appreciated. Show up on time with the mindset of working & not playing on your phone & you will be fine. It's okay not to know something, but do your best to get in the know They have weekend millwrights that come in so everyone has a nice balance of work/family.  I average 52 to 56 hrs a week & make a nice check. Honestly being a millwright is tough , but doing the job in a clean mill with good tools & a little gratitude thrown your way makes it much more enjoyable. I couldn't have asked for more. I work in the Urbana,Arkansas mill which Canfor bought from Anthony Forest Products.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The team, great group of people. Good pay, great benefits and reliable leadership. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Some positions could be stressful and others not. It would mostly depend on the individual being in a position that suits them the best. Not really much stress overall. Work should not be confused with vacation. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's good. An employee gets out of it what they put into it. I believed it to be a good culture and a good environment. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The days were log and busy, as is most any typical workday for most anyone, anywhere.  Working with a lot of knowledgeable employees getting the task done safely and successfully made the day a good day.

horrible job conditions  they are cheap and do not stock parts you need to get work done  including critical spares  ,planner wants everyone to do its job  paperwork is the main thing that they want done  they should try to get their s#$t together they are the ones that should look up the parts and make sure everything is there for the job before it is issued to a millwright to do  .they constantly are giving jobs to one man when it takes more manpower to do it ,havent figured out it is safer and quicker to do with help  , i heard that there is millwrights going to production jobs to get away from all this  .almost all the millwrights are looking for different jobs within the plant or going to other jobs elsewhere   this should open managements eyes  along with no millwrights wanting to go to radium to work 

The people at Canfor are great! A good balance between working hard and taking it easy. Lots of safety training, and they take safety very seriously which is awesome.

The Compensation wasn't great for this role, and getting a raise with Canfor would be difficult, everything has to be approved by upper management, there is no shaking-of-hand type deals here. All new hires start on contracts, between 4 and 11 months so they don't need to pay their employees benefits. For others I had seen this contract work go on for 3 years! 

Canfor is a great company to work for, but would be better if individual mills had more autonomy from the corporate head-honchos.

I have never worked for 2 bosses that are that generous, wonderful, supportive and respectful. The position itself is not as busy as I am used to, nevertheless, my performance never fails to impress everyone.
The most important part about this job and any job for an EA is to have great chemistry and trust with her boss(es). I went into this position blind and without training. I took on the challenge with a smile on my face because my motto is to approach things without fear.
Like every position I had to leave, I took the time to interview and select my replacement and will be training her because I want to walk away knowing that my bosses are taking care of.
I love what I do and take great pride in it.

Where do I start? The management is awful. They don’t want to listen to people and turn a blind eye to blatant safety violations and then threaten your job and tell you to “watch what you say” when you bring up said safety violations to them. I’m pretty sure if OSHA were to walk in there right now they would shut the place down. Benefits are good and starting pay is decent but they are really iffy when it comes time to give someone their raise. The HR department doesn’t communicate anything we tell them to coporate and even though there have been multiple accidents at this plant, myself included, the management and other higher ups keep thse hidden from corporate to keep their “safety” record alive. People that work their are great though. They really become your second family due to being around them for 12 hours a day 5 days a week.

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