Production Worker - General Helper

Tree Island; Richmond; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

RRSP matching

Tuition reimbursement

Safety footwear reimbursement

Company social events

Job summary

Tree Island Steel Ltd. in Richmond, BC, is seeking a General Helper to support our steel manufacturing site. This production role reports to the Production Managers and involves assisting Machine Operators to produce high-quality wire products, maintaining safety and efficiency on the floor.

The successful candidate will lift up to 50 lbs, operate basic production equipment, and participate in all required training. CSA steel-toed boots are required, and overtime opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy items.
• Must follow all safe work practices.
• CSA approved steel-toed safety boots required.
• Mechanically inclined with good communication.
• Access to a vehicle preferred.
• Manufacturing experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery.
• Operate overhead crane and forklift.
• Assist senior Machine Operators at workstations.
• Perform warehouse/manufacturing tasks, stairs and lifting.
• Participate in site training and safety programs.
• Support overall site operations.

Skills

Lift up to 50 lbs

Safety compliance

Steel-toed boots

Mechanically inclined

Communication skills

Vehicle access preferred

Tools

Sit-down counterbalance forklift

Overhead crane

TDG awareness

Job description

Tree Island Steel, 3933 Boundary Road, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Tree Island Steel Ltd. (“Tree Island Steel” or the “Company”) is a publicly listed company whose shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSL. Headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, since 1964, Tree Island Steel, through its three operating facilities in Canada and the United States, produces wire products for a diverse range of industrial, residential construction, commercial construction, agricultural, and specialty applications. Its products include bright wire; a broad array of fasteners, including packaged, collated and bulk nails; stucco reinforcing products; concrete reinforcing mesh; fencing and other fabricated wire products. The Company markets these products under the Tree Island®, Halsteel®, True-Spec®, K‑Lath®, TI‑Wire® and Tough Strand® brand names. Tree Island Steel operates in Canada under Tree Island Industries Ltd and in the United States under Tree Island Wire (USA) Inc.

What You’ll Do:

General Helper is a production worker within our steel manufacturing facility who supports the wider site operations and senior Machine Operators producing high quality wire and wire products . The role reports to the Production Managers or designate and requiresmembership in the Teamsters Union, Local 213.

Examples of Duties

• Operation of production machinery
• Operation of an overhead crane and forklift
• Assisting senior Machine Operators at assigned workstations (i.e. lifting/moving product up to 50 lbs.)
• Warehouse/manufacturing work (i.e. moving up and down stairs, bending, lifting, and carrying items)
• Participate in all site specific training as required
• Perform other related duties to support the overall success of the operation

What's In It For You

• Job Stability with a longstanding Company
• Competitive Wages
• Opportunity for Overtime
• Retirement - Matching RRSP
• Endless Learning Opportunities (Tuition Reimbursement Program)
• Safety Footwear Reimbursement
• Exciting Company Social Events

Compensation & Shift Rotation

The position rate of pay is up to $24.03/hr including base pay ($23.33/hr), afternoon shift premium ($0.65/hr), night shift premium ($0.70/hr) where applicable. This role is a stepping stone to a Machine Operator with a base pay of $31.34/hr.

Hours of Work

Week 1 & 2: Day Shift – Monday to Friday, 6:00AM -2:30PM

Week 3 & 4: Night Shift – Monday to Friday, 2:30PM-10:30PM

Week 5 & 6: Afternoon Shift – Monday to Friday, 10:30pm – 6:00AM

Why Tree Island?

• Our Culture is based on the Core Values:
• Safety & Efficiency
• Problem Solving & Lifelong Learning
• Safety is our # 1 priority
• Safety & Service Recognition Awards

What You’ll Bring:

• Able to move up and down stairs, bend, lift (up to 50lbs), carry items, push and pull, grip, etc.
• Able to follow all safe work practices
• Must have CSA approved steel-toed safety boots with non-slip sole
• Mechanically inclined
• Able to follow direction
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Access to a readily available vehicle is preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience in an industrial environment is considered an asset
• Sit down counterbalance (SDCB)forklift experience is considered an asset
• Overhead crane experience is considered an asset
• Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) is considered an asset

Tree Island Steel, 3933 Boundary Road, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada