Production Associate - Kenora

Weyerhaeuser; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading forest products company located in Northwestern Ontario is seeking Entry Level Production Associates. The role involves supporting production activities in a 24/7 manufacturing plant with 12-hour shifts. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and must adhere to safety practices. Benefits include medical coverage, dental, and a pension plan, all starting from day one.

Benefits

Provincial Medical

Extended Health/Dental (from Day 1 – no waiting period)

Pension Plan (immediate vesting)

Site performance-based Gainshare Plan

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures.
• Willingness to work rotating shift schedules, including nights and weekends.
• Experience in industrial/manufacturing/construction environments is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Support production activities across a multi-shift production environment.
• Ensure quality products are produced for customers.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (MS Office)

Education

High School graduation certificate or GED

Job description

Take advantage of this Limited opportunity to join the World’s premier timber, land and forest products company! Weyerhaeuser's (Engineered Lumber Products) Timberstrand® manufacturing Plant, located on beautiful Lake of the Woods in Kenora, Ontario, is currently seeking permanent full-time Entry Level Production Associates. Our plant manufactures the high strength engineered wood product Timberstrand® in a 24/7 operations, non-union, manufacturing environment. We believe that the key to our success lies within our Associates, and we value the diversity of people and ideas. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. Successful candidates will be provided with all the required training to perform their role safely and efficiently and will initially provide support across a multi-shift/24-hour hour production environment. Standard shift length is 12 hours, with a mixture of day shifts and night shifts (including weekends) required. New hires will work full-time hours (averaging 40 hours/week), performing in a variety of capacities to produce quality products for our customers.

Entry Level Rate $35.20/hr.

Benefits

• Provincial Medical
• Extended Health/Dental (from Day 1 – no waiting period)
• Pension Plan (immediate vesting)
• Site performance-based Gainshare Plan

Qualifications

• The ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
• Willingness to work rotating shift schedules (12-hour shifts/night shifts/weekends)
• Strong trouble shooting, problem solving and communication skills
• Experience of working with computers and standard MS Office applications in an educational and/or work setting.
• High School graduation certificate or GED
• Experience working in industrial/manufacturing/construction environments a definite asset

About Wood Products

We’ve been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.