Production Worker

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

Job summary

A forestry company in Whitecourt is seeking a motivated Production Worker for their sawmill manufacturing facility. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training and opportunities for rapid advancement. Candidates should be capable of performing physical tasks, have strong teamwork skills, and a keen attention to detail. The position requires a full-time rotating schedule and the ability to work safely alongside machinery.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Shoveling, lifting, and carrying boards and debris.
• Rotating through various job responsibilities.
• Contributing to a safe work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to perform physical tasks

Communication

Job description

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Production Worker

Posting ID: 28584

Position Type: Regular

City: Whitecourt,AB, Canada

Location: Whitecourt

You are a motivated team player who is looking to join our sawmill manufacturing facility. You have a natural ability to work 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 Whitecourt sawmill might just be your calling.

You will be working alongside the best and brightest in the business with an innovative leader in 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, troubleshoot and communicate with your team lead and maintenance to get things back 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

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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