Production Worker

Canfor; Canada; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent lumber manufacturing company in Acheson is seeking a Production Worker for their Remanufacturing facility. This full-time entry-level role involves operating machinery, inspecting wood products, and maintaining a safe work environment. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $24.09 and full training provided to succeed in the forestry industry. Join a collaborative team and begin your career in lumber production.

Benefits

Disability insurance

Pension

Extended medical insurance

Paid vacation

On-site cafeteria

Qualifications

• Ability to perform repetitive, manual tasks for extended periods including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with machinery and equipment is an asset but not mandatory.
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with saws, chippers, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Grade wood products by inspecting defects such as knots, splits, and warping.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

Skills

Manual task performance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Production Worker

Posting ID: 28817

Position Type: Casual

City: Acheson, AB, Canada

Location: Spruceland

Overview

At Canfor Spruceland, we don’t just make lumber—we make products that end up in homes, businesses, and communities across Western Canada. As a Production Labourer at our Remanufacturing facility, you’ll play a hands‑on role in producing a variety of high‑quality lumber products. This is an entry‑level position with full training provided—perfect for someone who is safety‑minded, dependable, and ready to build a career in the forestry industry.

Schedule

This role is a full‑time rotating schedule of two weeks of days and two weeks of nights.

• Day shift: Monday – Friday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Night shift: Monday – Thursday 5:15 PM – 3:15 AM (Fridays off!)

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with saws, chippers, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Stack lumber manually or with mechanical assistance.
• Grade wood products by inspecting defects such as knots, splits, and warping.
• Apply grade stamps and labels to finished products.
• Operate forklifts to load and unload product; move materials between workstations.
• Support machine setup and changeovers.
• Use power tools to shape and manipulate wood components.
• Perform general labour duties, including housekeeping and general cleanup.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform repetitive, manual tasks for extended periods of time including piling lumber, standing for long hours, walking, shoveling, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with and/or around machinery and equipment is an asset but not mandatory.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers.
• High degree of urgency and attention to detail.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, disability insurance, pension, extended medical insurance, paid vacation, and an on‑site cafeteria. The hourly rate for this role is: $24.09.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates’ interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

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