Full time
Location: 3425 Horsefly Road, PO Box 1388, One Hundred Fifty Mile House, BC, Canada V0K 2G0
OT Timber Frames is looking for a reliable, hardworking, and highly organized Yard & Kiln Operations Lead to oversee the flow of timber to and from our kilns while helping maintain a clean, orderly, and efficient yard.
You’ll work closely with the design, production, and sawmill teams to ensure the right material is dried, organized, and ready when needed. Key responsibilities include loading and unloading kilns, tracking drying progress, maintaining accurate and accessible inventory, keeping the yard tidy and well organized, and supporting the smooth flow of materials through production.
The right candidate is someone who takes initiative, thinks critically, and can apply practical ideas to improve organization, workflow, and day-to-day operations. Strong follow-through, attention to detail, and the ability to stay ahead of production needs are important in this role.
This is a hands-on, physical position. You will be on your feet for most of the day, working outdoors in a range of weather conditions, including sun, rain, cold, and snow. Heavy lifting and working around large timber and equipment are regular parts of the job.
What You’ll Do
- Load and unload kilns
- Move and organize timber before and after drying
- Coordinate with design, production, the sawmill teams
- Keep track of what material needs to be dried and when
- Monitor kiln cycles, moisture levels, and equipment
- Check and record moisture content
- Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment
- Keep kiln areas clean, organized, and safe
- Help identify equipment or material issues
- Prepare upcoming kiln loads based on production needs
- Communicate clearly with the teams relying on kiln-dried material
What We’re Looking For
- Someone who takes initiative, thinks critically, and can apply practical ideas to improve organization, workflow, and day-to-day operations.
- Reliable, organized, and able to work independently
- Comfortable operating forklifts and material handling equipment
- Physically capable of heavy lifting and handling large timber
- Able to be on your feet and active throughout the workday
- Comfortable working outdoors year-round in sun, rain, cold, and snow
Nice to Have
- Kiln or wood-drying experience
- Sawmill or lumber experience
- Knowledge of timbers
- Forklift experience
- Basic mechanical or equipment maintenance experience
Why Join Us
Working with OT Timber Frames means being part of a team that blends craftsmanship, engineering, and modern technology to build unique timber structures.
We offer:
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The opportunity to work on distinctive timber and prefab construction projects
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A collaborative and skilled team environment
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Exposure to advanced timber fabrication technology
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Long-term growth opportunities within a growing company
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining OT Timber Frames, please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience and interest in the role to jobs@ottimberframes.com with the subject: Yard & Kiln Operations Lead.
