Production Worker, Star Truss

Star Building Materials Winnipeg; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 20,627 - 29,379; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group benefits

Company matching RRSP/DPSP program

Employee home purchase program

Retail discounts

Job summary

Star Building Materials Winnipeg is hiring Production Workers for their Winnipeg location. This full-time position involves assisting in the setup of trusses and ensuring quality control during assembly. Candidates must have physical capability to lift and stand for extended periods and are required to use basic tools like a tape measure. Competitive compensation and benefits including RRSP matching and retail discounts are offered. A commitment to safety and compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous truss manufacturing experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• Must be able to use and read a tape measure.
• CSA approved safety shoes/boots required before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up the truss jig and moving materials.
• Assemble each truss as per engineering shop drawings.
• Ensure connector plates are placed correctly and clean up work areas.

Skills

Tape measure usage

Physical ability to lift and stand

Attention to quality

Tools

Safety equipment (hard hat, gloves)

Job description

Now hiring – Production Workers

At Star Truss, we offer an exciting place to build your career.

Location: 1700 Molson St, Winnipeg

Shifts: Monday-Friday

• Day Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
• Afternoon Shift: 3:30 pm – 12:00 am

Training for afternoon shift is during the day shift for a 2-week period to start, so daytime availability (7 am to 3:30 pm) is required for training only.

Starting wage: $18.15* shift premium for afternoon shift.

We Offer You

• competitive compensation
• group benefits
• company matching RRSP/DPSP program
• employee home purchase program
• retail discounts

Requirements

• Previous truss manufacturing experience is preferred, but not necessary.
• No formal training is required.
• Must be physically able to:
  • Climb up and down from an approximately 3 foot high work area several times per hour.
  • Stand for up to 2 ½ hours at a time without rest.
  • Lift wood trusses and components up to 16 feet long and weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to use and read a tape measure.
• CSA approved safety shoes/boots, to be purchased by the employee before commencing work.

Job Overview

• The production workflow is as follows: Assisting in setting up the truss jig, moving materials to the production table; assembling each truss as per the engineering shop drawings; ensuring that the connector plates are placed correctly on both sides of the truss; that all material is of good quality, the correct size & grade, and cut to the correct specifications; and that each truss is labeled correctly.
• Observe and comply with all safety rules.
• Clean up work areas at the end of each shift.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by management.
• Tools required to perform daily duties: hard hat, safety vest, gloves and other PPE will be supplied by Star Truss.

Working Conditions

Work is full time, on site, for both day and/or afternoon Shifts. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and other occupational hazards, as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust.

About Us

Star Truss, a division of Star Building Materials, is one of Manitoba’s largest prefab truss plants. With an extremely experienced design staff, state‑of‑the‑art design software and the latest in manufacturing equipment, we can successfully complete the most difficult projects.

Star Truss manufactures and supplies prefab floor and roof trusses to builders throughout Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario. We also supply a full range of engineered wood products such as wood I‑joists, LVL beams and LVL wall framing. Every product we supply is designed to meet or exceed code standards and our quality control program ensures the final product does as well.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.