Production Worker

Canfor-; Prince George; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Career growth

On-the-job training

Job summary

Canfor is hiring at the Prince George Sawmill in BC for a Production worker. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training and a path to higher wage levels through performance and tenure.

Employees will operate in a full-time rotating schedule with day and night shifts, requiring physical stamina and a collaborative mindset. Responsibilities include material handling, equipment interaction, and contributing to a safe, efficient work site.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with on-the-job training provided.
• Ability to perform repetitive, manual tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work a rotating 2-week day/night schedule and some graveyard shifts.

Responsibilities

• Shovel, lift, and carry boards and debris under varied weather.
• Rotate through tasks in the production facility while maintaining schedules.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient working environment and teamwork with leads.

Skills

Team player

Safety minded

Efficient worker

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

Entry-level

Job description

Requisition ID29851-Posted09/08/2026-Canada-BC-Prince George-Production and General Labor

Youare amotivated team player who is looking to join our sawmill manufacturing facility. Youhave a natural ability towork in a safe and efficient manner. This is an entry-level position with on-the-job training provided to successful candidates. Production employees will have the opportunity to advance quickly to the next wage level/position and grow within your career. If this speaks to you, this opportunity, at our Prince George Sawmill in BC might just be your calling.

You will be working alongside the best and brightest in the business with aninnovativeleaderin the forest products industry. This role is a fulltime rotating schedule (two weeks of days and two weeks of nights). Some positions will require graveyard shift availability.

The role requires physical and mental stamina, attention to detail and a keen awareness of your surroundings. You will find yourself working alongside conveyor belts, industrial machinery, and mobile equipment.

As a Production worker, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Shoveling, lifting, carrying boards and debris with exposure to the elements while contributing to the overall cleanliness of the site.
• Rotating through various job responsibilities and tasks within your assigned area throughout the manufacturing facility. Review work to ensure accuracy and precision. Adhering to schedules to maintain production timeliness. Apply your knowledge, skills, and experience to analyze, trouble shoot andcommunicatewith your team lead and maintenance to get thingsback on track.
• Taking responsibility for contributing to a safe work environment for coworkers, customers, and site visitors.

For this role, you’ll 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

The hourly rate for this position is: $35.68

Please Note:

The wage provided is for base pay only. In addition to wage, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features cash and non-cash programs such as employer paid group benefits, paid leave, retirement & saving options and health & well-being. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and acknowledged.

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.