Production Worker

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

Job summary

A leading company in the forest products industry seeks a motivated team player for an entry-level Production Worker role at their WynnWood Sawmill in Wynndel, BC. Responsibilities include physical tasks and maintaining a safe work environment. Opportunities for advancement are available within a supportive, diverse team.

Benefits

Employer-paid group benefits

Paid leave

Retirement & savings options

Health & well-being programs

Qualifications

• Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks for extended periods.
• Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• A high degree of urgency and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

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Production Worker

Posting ID: 28315

Position Type: Regular

City: Wynndel, BC, Canada

Location: Wynnwood

You are a motivated team player 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 their career. If this speaks to you, this opportunity at our WynnWood Sawmill in Wynndel, BC might be your calling.

You will work alongside the best and brightest in the industry with an innovative leader in the forest products industry.

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 within your assigned area throughout the manufacturing facility. Reviewing work to ensure accuracy and precision. Adhering to schedules to maintain production timeliness. Applying 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:

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

The hourly rate for this position is: $24.08

Please Note: The wage provided is for base pay only. In addition, Canfor offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including employer-paid group benefits, paid leave, retirement & savings options, and health & well-being programs. We invest in our talent's development to help them thrive professionally and personally. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where talent and performance are recognized and acknowledged.

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, embraces diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based 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. #CADH #LI-ZM1

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