Production Worker

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

Job summary

A leading company in forest products is seeking a Production Worker in Whitecourt, Canada. This entry-level position offers on-the-job training and the opportunity for quick advancement within the company. Responsibilities include physical tasks such as lifting and maintaining cleanliness in the manufacturing area. Ideal candidates should be motivated team players with attention to detail and the ability to work safely in an industrial environment. A rotating schedule for this temporary role is part of the position.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks.
• Experience with machinery is an asset but not required.
• Urgent and detail-oriented mindset is important.

Responsibilities

• Shoveling, lifting, and maintaining cleanliness of the site.
• Rotate through various tasks in the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure a safe work environment for coworkers and visitors.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Ability to perform manual tasks

Job description

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Production Worker

Posting ID: 29007

Position Type: Temporary

City: Whitecourt,AB, Canada

Location: Whitecourt

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 Whitecourt, AB sawmill might just be your calling.

You will be working alongside the best and brightest in the business with aninnovativeleader in the forest products industry. This position is a temporary 6-month role with a rotating schedule (two weeks of days and two weeks of nights).

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

If you're ready to embrace the challenge and comfortable working in an environment involving exposure to dust, chemicals, and machinery, seize the opportunity—apply today!

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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