Labourers in wood, pulp and paper processing perform some or all of the following duties:

• Sort, pile, and transport logs, lumber, and wood chips manually or using conveyors and machinery
• Assist machine operators in setting up and monitoring saws, planers, and pulping equipment
• Feed and unload kilns and drying machines used in wood processing
• Remove wood waste, scrap, and debris to maintain clean and safe work environments
• Bundle, stack, and prepare finished wood and paper products for shipment
• Operate basic equipment and support production line processes
• Use handheld digital tools to track timber batches and ensure compliance with sustainability standards
• Monitor materials and report defects or irregularities
• Follow strict safety and environmental regulations in forestry operations

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• Some secondary school education is usually required.
• No formal degree is required for entry-level positions.
• Short-term on-the-job training is provided by employers.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 25kg.
• Comfort working in both indoor mill environments and outdoor forestry settings.
• WHMIS certification is mandatory upon employment.
• Completion of site-specific safety training such as Safe Work in Forestry orientation.
• Ability to work shifts, including early mornings or rotating schedules.