Production Worker

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

Job summary

A leading lumber company in Canada is hiring a Production Worker for its Spruceland facility. This is a full-time position with a rotating schedule, requiring manual tasks such as operating machinery and inspecting wood products. Ideal candidates are safety-minded and have teamwork skills. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits like insurance and paid vacation. Full training is provided, making it perfect for those looking to start a career in the forestry industry.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Disability insurance

Pension

Extended medical insurance

Paid vacation

On-site cafeteria

Qualifications

• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks for extended periods.
• Experience with machinery is an asset but not mandatory.
• Excellent teamwork skills and collaboration ability.

Responsibilities

• Operate and assist with saws, chippers, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Stack lumber manually or with mechanical assistance.
• Grade wood products by inspecting defects.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Job description

Production Worker

Posting ID: 28915

Position Type: Casual

City: Acheson, AB, Canada

Location: Spruceland

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.

This role is a fulltime 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!)

The role requires extended periods of using your hands, arms, and wrists while working alongside conveyor belts. This may encompass, but is not limited to:

• 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.

For this role, you come equipped with:

• 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.

What’s in it for you:

Our people-focused approach prioritizes our employees’ safety, well‑being, and growth because they are critical to the success of our company. 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.