Quesnel Plywood - Weekend Clean-Up General Labourer

West Fraser; Quesnel; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wood products manufacturer in Quesnel, British Columbia, is looking for a Weekend Clean-Up General Labourer. You will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment, disposing of debris, and ensuring safety during operations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, along with the flexibility for weekend shifts. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $34.86 and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Life insurance

Vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Desire to learn, grow, and succeed.
• Flexibility to work all shifts or weekend clean-up.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Remove wood waste and debris from equipment and surrounding areas.
• Use tools to manually remove debris from equipment.
• Clean hydraulic tanks and monitor welding to prevent fires.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-building skills

Job description

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Our Quesnel Plywood division in Quesnel, British Columbia, is recruiting for a Quesnel Plywood - Weekend Clean-Up General Labourer.

You'll Do:

1. Remove wood waste and debris from equipment and surrounding areas, disposing of it in the hog.
2. Manually remove debris from equipment using tools like shovels and rakes, or by hand.
3. Use compressed air or water hoses to aid in cleaning equipment when entry is not possible or additional cleaning is required.
4. Clean hydraulic tanks.
5. Perform fire watch activities, monitoring welding and hot work to prevent fires and address any incipient fires immediately.

You have:

1. A desire to learn, grow, and succeed.
2. Strong organizational and communication skills.
3. Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.
4. The flexibility to work all shifts or weekend clean-up.
5. A valid driver’s license.

Compensation Package:

1. The hourly pay rate for this position is $34.86.
2. Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays.

Your Workplace Location:

Quesnel is a family-friendly community of 25,000 in central British Columbia. It offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities, community events, and outdoor activities. It’s a welcoming community for newcomers.

About Us:

We produce renewable, wood-based building products for a sustainable future. West Fraser is one of the world's largest producers of wood-based products, with over 60 facilities across Canada, the US, the UK, and Europe. Our products include lumber, engineered wood, pulp, paper, and energy, used in construction, industrial applications, and more.

We prioritize our people-first approach, internal growth, and continuous learning, offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Diversity:

We believe diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We foster a culture that respects and values every individual's background and perspective. Join us to help build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability:

We are committed to sustainable forest management and adopting innovative technologies to create environmentally friendly building materials. Wood products are renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable.

Learn more about us through our Sustainability Report and videos about working at West Fraser.